Triathlon by the Sea - TriathlonSprint

Had to literally come to a stop twice as I caught up to two people in front of me who were trying to pass each other with someone coming directly at me on the other half of the lane.

Seed myself better for the start.

T1 was awful for me. Ran past my bike, couldn't get socks on, top heal part of my bike shoes folded in and I couldn't get it out. Ended up riding with bunched up socks and that part of my shoe still folded in towards the back of my ankle.

More practice. Showed up late and didn't have a lot of time to set up my transition area. I did well in transition last season and I guess I was a little over confident on this one.

I have a sinus infection and the bike really brought that fact to my attention. Felt like I had a lump in my throat, only was able to get a couple sips of liquid in. The first loop I felt like I was going to puke, the second loop was better but still couldn't drink.

Not much, I feel I did my best considering the circumstances.

Very average transition, had trouble tying my shoes, forgot to buy a race number belt. Ran out of T2 with my bike helmet on still, HA!

Buy some Yankz and a race number belt.

Tried to pin my number on while running, due to the lack of number belt. Finally got it but had to stop to get the second pin in. Decent pace for me, felt like I was going slower than I actually was.

Not much besides the race number belt. Hopefully next race I won't be sick and be able to hydrate better.

Drank a couple bottles of water had a bagel and a banana.


Sinus infection/lack of sleep/under hydrated/congestion in the pool/poor transitions


Overall good race. Lots of volunteers, beautiful area, great people and a lot of fun.