Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Heavy congestion during parts of the swim. One guy basically swam over me. I think he seeded himself way too slowly. He didn't wait till end of lane to pass, or go around. Lots of wake and splashing. Ingested a fair amount of water that threw my breathing and rhythm off a little.

Should have increased the pace. I was trying to control my adrenalin and not go out too fast, but probably could stepped it up a little.

Faster than last years T1, but entrance and exit were in slightly different locations.

Should have dried feet and torso better. Socks were wet rest of race. Struggled getting cycling jersey on. Will have to get tri-top.

Winds were 15-20 mph according to weather man with gusts even higher. The course was not closed and immediately out of T1 myself and another rider were behind an SUV that practically stopped, on a hill no less. I know that the biking split would have been better otherwise, though I'm still pretty satisfied.

Nothing really. I pushed it pretty hard.

I stumbled and almost fell in T2 trying to push my watch split button. Recovered fairly quickly. Hopefully did not impede other racers.

Was sitting awkwardly when putting on running shoes. Had slight pains in abdomen afterwards.

Should have drank more water before leaving T2. Felt okay during most of run. Had to stop and tie shoe during run. Lost momentum (and time). Had a strong 100 yd. kick to finish. Wife and son were cheering me on which is really cool.

Maybe could have pushed a little harder.

Cruddy weather and the inherent uncertainties of a pool swim. Better preparation.


I was 1 min. and 5 secs. slower than last year (my very first tri). I was hoping to improve the time but w/ the conditions it would be comparing apples to oranges. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied.