Wycoff Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

First triathlon so nothing to base open-water swim against. Not as scary as I had built up in my head, and wetsuit made a huge difference with the buoyancy. Goggle leaked on my right eye pretty much from the off, and I forgot to start my watch on the gun. Found sighting was a chore, and had to make numerous corrections to get back on course. Rounded first buoy way too wide, so ended up swimming further than most.

Start watch, make sure goggles are properly fitted, and practice sighting drills more.

Pleased with T1. Body glide on ankles helped with the wetsuit removal process, plus standing on the legs once down far enough.
I chose to wear socks for the bike and run, so had to dry feet and put these on.

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I'm gobsmacked with my bike time! Borrowed bike from friend, and have only been riding on it for a couple of weeks. I think this is becoming my strongest leg. Course was familiar as had trained on it a few times. Felt good on the hills as I seemed to pass more than I was passed. Only bummer was that my bike computer was not picking up signal from wheel.

Make sure bike computer is working fully. Otherwise nothing else.

Pleased with T2. Nothing went wrong. Elastic laces help hugely.

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Happy with run, but still getting used to the dragging leg feeling. Also I broke the cardinal rule and was wearing new socks which caused a blister on sole of right foot. Not sure if my run would have been any quicker, but would have been more comfortable.

Not wear new socks.

Nothing. Gentle walking around.


Blister on foot.


Good first time triathlon. Swim perfect length for me, and local enough to be able to train on the course.