Quakerman - TriathlonSprint

My goal was just to get comfortable in the OW again after my Kueka Lake debacle. The conditions were perfect and I completed the entire distance without feeling the need to hang onto any of the guards boats/boards. When I felt like I needed a breather I switched to breast stroke. I think this is more of a mental barrier though because I felt really comfortable in the front crawl and my sighting was decent.

Just straight front crawl. Have to let go of the "training wheels" so to speak and just swim.

Aside from the wetsuit getting stuck on my heels and fumbling with my socks (yes I wear socks). Could have been faster. I had a great spot right next to the bike out.

Body glide on my ankle / calf area.

Overall rank surprised me! As did my average speed. But I felt it on the run. I think I went out too hard but this was my 4th tri so it is still a learning experience.

Work on my pacing.

Quicker than I thought. I forgot that I put my flask with concentrated Infinit in the side pocket of my transition bag so I had to dig it out which cost me some seconds.

Make sure I have EVERYTHING laid out in transition.

My legs really felt it coming off the bike. The first 500 meters of running was off road over some tree roots and down an embankment with some roots. Thought I was in an XTerra event! I really felt fatigued in the first mile. My legs didn't want to turn over quickly. I thought someone tied anchors to each of my ankles.

Grabbed some water & a banana and walked around a bit to cooldown. I cheered on the finishers coming down the chute.


Pacing on the bike? Or perhaps this is just a case of needing more time in the saddle with running right afterwards. Need to learn to run faster with tired legs.


For an innagural event I think it was nicely run.