Crystal River Triathlon Series - Sprint #1 - TriathlonSprint

The water was pretty calm. Not flat but no major waves, just a little chop. Was in the first wave and as the siren sounded ran into the water. Set myself up in the 2nd row right in the middle. Had a lot of people around me as you can image. The first 150m was pretty rough, people all around running over everyone else. After the first buoy turn it spread out a bit and I was able to catch some feet and actually hold onto them. Sighted as much as I felt I needed to and stayed on a pretty straight line. Had a few people run into me but it was never really to bad.

Not much. I feel like I had a really good swim. Maybe try going out harder to start to get away from all the idiots who won't be able to hang in the front anyways. Otherwise I think I had a really good performance. Rounded the buoys really tight.

This was a fast time. Sub 1min for any T1 is pretty good. Transition area is short so this should be expected.

Next time put bike shoes on here so I don't fumble so much at the beginning of the bike.

Went out pretty hard. Tried to keep reminding myself that this was a training ride for me and I wanted to hammer this. I wasn't really concerned about my run. Had a slight tailwind on the way out and a headwind on the way in. I changed between about 3 gears throughout depending on how my legs felt. I had a pretty good average pace throughout the entire ride, so was a little suprised at how slow this was. However this is the fastest bike split I've had at CR. In the last 1/4 mile I took my feet out of the shoes and slowed completely down to a stop before I got off my bike. Still a little uneasy on the flying dismount with my foot. And considering I was practicing this about the time I got the stress Fx, makes me even more uneasy.

IDK, push harder. Have shoes on in T1 so I don't fumble so much. I think i woudl have been sub 43' if i did this.

Put socks and shoes on. Don't have yankz because I'm not really concerned about having a fast run yet. So kneeled down to put socks and shoes on. Otherwise felt pretty good and quick.

Nothing.

I had no plans on racing the run. Just wanted to keep a comfortable pace, whatever that may be. Got to the 1/2 mile marker at about 4min and knew I should slow down a bit. Kept the 8:30 pace for all 3 miles. Was able to talk and cheer people on. Saw Sue, Tonya and Wendi on the bike as I was heading out. Then saw all three again on my way back in. Made a good sprint to the finish line. Past a person in my age group in the last 1/2 mile. :)

Training will get me back to where I was last year, but not bad considering.

Walked around to cool down and did some stretching. Waited for Sue, Tonya and Wendi to come in. Talked to some other people I knew.


Lack of run training due to broken foot.


I love this race. I get to sleep in my own bed and still race on a nice course. Get to see the improvement over the same course.