Columbia Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Cold water. Mass start was pretty physical. More bumping than usual. Started in the middle, but had to swim through a lot more than you'd think. Had to stop twice because so many people were jammed in front of me. Overall good swim, but my feet were cold and almost numb when I was done. East course to swim, sighting was really easy. The buoys were spaced at a distance that made it easy to see the next few at the same time, a big bonus.

Nothing. Comfortable swim. Good pace for me, and I had plenty of energy left.

Slow transition. Wetsuit stuck a little, and my feet were numb. I had to walk a little with the bike instead of running to get the feeling back in my feet.

Nothing.

Good bike on a really tough course. I really need to ride more, but I just don't have the time for long rides. Got out to do this course 5 or 6 times in the weeks before, and that really helped the hills and gearing. My bike computer crapped out at some point, and I knew I was mcuh further along than it showed.
One comical part, everytime there was a bump, the riders knew it because of all the yellow poof thingies from the aerodrink holders lying on the road. The second bump, I had to laugh out loud.
I tried to hammer the flats, build speed for the uphill parts on the downhills, and go as fast as I could based on the riders arounf me on the downhills.

Ride more. Longer and more often.

Good. Not great, but good.

Go faster.

As soon as I got off the bike, my right quad started to hurt. I figured it might loosen up, not so much. I walked most of the big hills hoping to stretch out the leg before it fully cramped up, but it hurt more to walk than to run. So, I kept going. What a wonderful run, water or gatorade every mile, lots of spectators in the neighborhoods cheering, and great scenery in the area. Although it hurt, it was probably one of the more enjoyable runs I've every done.
Everyone in the Annapolis tri Club had their race jerseys on, and everybody cheered each other on as we passed. Very cool. There was a little cheering on the bike, but not like the run. Excellent experience.
Below average result, but very fun.

I think the bad left knee and weak left leg causes me to over-compensate with the right leg when i go hard on the bike. I think I need to do some weight training on the legs to be more ready for the run for future races.

Look for the food. Up on a hill. Sick joke. But, the ATC club tent had most excellent food.


Lack of bike training and imbalances in my legs.


The first race I've done with a pro field. Macca, Desire Ficker, Go Jessie, and others. Very cool to see the pro field swim ahead of us. Alomst surreal to see how fass they are. Got to see them pass us on the bike going the opposite direction. Lots of whoosh, whoosh sounds. Very cool to see how interactive and friendly they are with average people at these races.
What a well run race. Course was nicely laid out and lots of helpful volunteers. Great to see the neighborhoods in the erea embrace the participants and come out to cheer for them.
As well run as a race can be. Will make this a yearly right of spring.