Merrill Lynch Race For Sight Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Swim was pretty bad, I guess the longer pool and the ducking under ropes traversing the lanes must really be hard for me? I never really felt comfortable the whole swim. Pretty much didn't even focus on form, just swam, so thats not good. On a side note, I exited the pool at 9:45 so I was a little closer to my practice times. Didnt factor in the run when I selected my wave group.

Just need to practice, pracitice, practice. I've only been swimming 2.5 months so I guess I just need to work really hard at it.

Everything went well. Was a little cold running from pool to trans area at 45 degrees. Dried off quickly and put on shoes, helmet, glasses and was off.

Not sure, just keep fine tuning and practicing.

Overall it was a fast bike course despite rough roads. There were a couple confusing 90 degree turns but volunteers kept us straight. My friend actually got off course for a couple miles.

I thought it was a good ride for me, forgot to set my bike comp so I struggled with it for the first bit out of the bike exit.

I don't do any of the fancy stuff, just run in, rack the bike, take off bike shoes, put on running shoes, number belt and im off. Had a shot of gel and a drink of water before I exited trans.

Learning all the little tricks will certainly bring this time down.

Run felt really good until about 100 yds into the 3rd mile. Got a terrible pain in my front abs (stitch?). Couldn't take deep breaths because of the pain, just little quick breaths. Not sure what happened to me since i've never felt anything like this before. It did subside shortly after I finished however.

Crossing fingers hoping that pain never happens again. Not sure if drinking brought it on, but it flared up within 30 seconds after drinking some HEED.

Had some water and walked a bit.


My swim needs to improve dramatically to be even close to being competetive in my AG.


Race was super awesome and I had a blast. Got to meet another BTer, crozetiga (Josh) afterwards and say Hi. Unforunately I couldnt stay around for the pizza and beer that was on its way, had to make my way for a bike ride that was 2 hrs away.