Playtri Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swim was very tough rounding the 1st buoy as it was right into the sun. I was wearing blue googles which made it very difficult to see. I finally slowed up to verify location and I was right next to 1st turn buoy. AFter that the swim visual was normal; however it was very crowded it seemed as if I was on feet getting passed and then swimming over people. Overall swim effort was good however I never felt as if I got in my rhythmn. I need to get lined up on the outside and get solid position from the outset. This time postion was on the inside and got stuck in the crowd. I was late getting in the water due to fear of the tempature.

Get postioned on outside and start out and break away from the pack.

I got into the bike fairly well. I think it helped that a loosened my cleat tension. I was very pleased with this. I rode with no shirt which I was in debate about given the air temp and wind, but it worked out very well; as i was not too cold.

I felt a little naseous on the bike. I never seemed to catch my rhythmn. I felt like I was going hard and then recover as opposed to going moderatly hard consistently throughout. I felt I didnt get passed as much, but there defineltly was some folks that blew by me.

Catch my rhythmn. Need to train more on the bike with intervals and such. I need to get used to pain on the bike as opposed to recovery.

Transition actually felt pretty good. the longest part was tying my shoes (double knotting). I need to spend 2 dollars and get the pull strings.

Come in more agressively of the bike.

I didnt drink at all. I was chasing some relay girl for the 1st 2k or so. She was moving at a decent clip. I Passed her and kept plugging away. My breathing was terrible. I need to work on that. Got passed by one or two age group competitors but there was no way I could have hung they were jamming. I was very suprised to see my time of 7.33 pace as I was expecting 8.00 or so. So i felt really excited as to how far the run has progessed in a years time.

Minimal with walk.


Lack of rhythmn on the bike.


Very well organized race. Very nice consistent course.