Runner's Edge TOBAY Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

A wetsuit makes all the difference! The start is crowded and I fell like I got stuck a few times between people and had to navigate out. Also, I missed the swim race briefing so had no idea what to do on the swim back as people were passing buoys on the left AND right. Once I got into a rhythm though I felt pretty good.

Listen to the race briefing and PRACTICE BILATERAL BREATHING!!!! I think I said the same thing last year...:)

This was my first use of my wetsuit and I did get a bit stuck. I was very unorganized with T1. I forgot to put on my run number and just left it in the transition area - thank god it wasn't windy! There's also LOTS of space to set up an area so next year I can spread out more. My bike was racked WAY in the back - I ran right past it.

Bring an extra towel to wipe my face! Also, clip run number on FIRST, then helmet, then unrack bike.

It seems like the bike is the worst event for me. This course is particularly tough. I followed the advice Jose Lopez had given me on a high cadence for hills and I think that saved me a bit for the run. I'd really like to improve on my bike performance.

Ride the course more than once before the race. This year I had some issues (crash, poison ivy) that impeded my schedule, but it's important to ride that course at least 2, preferably 3 times before the race so I can be mentally prepared.

I was so happy that my race number didn;t blow away that I could've cried. I always feel like I should do T2 so much faster...in my defense though, the in and out are SO FAR that most of it is travel time to my transition set-up and back out.

Have my race number clipped on when I go out for the bike

I was better prepared this year than last for this run becuase I kind of knew what to expect. It was still pretty tough though - the last bit is SO STEEP but you get to see the other people running down and I just kept reminding myself that soon that would be me. And my performance on the bike defnintely made the run more manageable - it's a tough 5K even if you didn't just swim and bike right before! And all of the hill training I did paid off.

Run it at least once before the race - right now it's fresh in my head but by next year, I'll forget! Keep doing the Fort Salonga bike loop(s) followed by the run up to the toll booths. That was definitely helpful.

Walked around a bit, got out of the sun, ate a PBJ sandwich in the car on the way home.


I need to lose weight next year for the season. I really think that holds me back. Just 5 pounds on my frame would make a hige difference.


I'll be back next year!