Breezy Point Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

First time in an open water swim like this. I tried starting toward the back so I might have less trouble with the congestion. That idea worked out so-so. Did better with my form that my last (first) triathlon but still had much room for improvement.

Things went well up until I was putting my bike gloves on and fingers were getting stuck.

If I keep going with the tri's it might be time to replace the 30 year old bike I've been riding. Aero bars look like they might give my arms a chance to rest some more and some better gearing would be nice. Bumpy course but other than that nice and flat.

Rode with my running shoes on so this one went quick.

Barely made it to the first water station before realizing I could walk as fast as I was running. Combination of temperature/humidity and longer swim/bike distances than I'd done before left me spent early on. Ran/walked through this stage. Thank goodness for the porta-potty at the ball field because all the water I'd been drinking for the heat finally caught up with me.

Walked around while drinking water and snacking on post race goodies.


Inadequate training for distances involved and conditions of this race.


This race had a 3x longer swim than my first, and about 2 mi longer bike. Coupled with the warmer temperatures I was not adequately prepared, which showed when I reached the run. Nevertheless it was a good time and I learned some more about what it takes to get through one of these events. Well organized with ample water and snacks.