Danskin Women's Triathlon - Chicagoland - TriathlonSprint

I was not very happy with my swim time, even though this was my first tri. I was hoping to come in closer to 15 minutes, but my training tp a backseat to travel for work in June and then I developed an eye infection this last week and had to stay out of the water. I felt that I was switching up my strokes way too much, which also slowed me down.

I need to get in more swim practice before my next tri, especially in open water.

I was able to get my wetsuit off pretty easily, but then realized that I had not gotten my bike shoes ready to put them when I set up my tranisition area.

I would make sure that my shoes were ready to put on and also practice more.

First thing, as I was setting up my transition area I realized that I had left my computer in my purse back at the hotel so I felt a little lost with the speed and distance.

I knew there would be a strong headwind coming back in so I pushed it the first 6 miles. After making the turn just after the six mile mark I was not only hit with the headwind, but also a crosswind that was almost unbearable.

In the end I was very happy with my time. According to the results this is one of my best rides I have ever done thanks to the tailwind the first 6 miles.

There isn't too much that I would do differently with this ride as it was my best ride so far.

I was doing really well this transition until I realized that I needed to use the bathroom before going out on the run. I grabbed some Gatorade G2 and a package of sport beans before heading out on the run.

There isn't too much I could do differently. I hadn't really drank that much water or gatorade. I just need a bigger bladder.

I had to walk way too much during the run, but as always I started out a little too fast and then was hit in the face by the wind as I turned the first corner. After passing passing my parents and my boyfriend's parents I walked for about a 1/2 mile and then alternated walking/running throughout the rest of the distance. I was able to push it the last 1/2 mile and finish running at a good pace.

I would work to start out at a better pace, so that I can get into a better running rhythm.

I met up with my boyfriend and both sets of parents, walked back to transition to get my bike. I rode my bike the 1.7 miles back to the outlet mall parking lot.


I thought the event was very well organized. The parking was the only issue that I had with the whole weekend. I was worried about space in transition so I racked my bike on Saturday, but it would have been nice to have my bike to ride in on race morning which was an option given to us.

I had a very good time and am already planning to come back next year. Hoping to recruit a couple of friends to run it with me.