Lake Mills Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I really struggled on this swim, like my first last year. Got clobbered a lot and could not get into a rhythm. Struggled a bit to the first buoy, but by the time I got there my breathing was way off. I struggled a ton on the way to the next buoy. Still had trouble with breathing and had to breath every right stroke. Was still in a fair amount of traffic. Finally on last third I got into a rhythm, but by then the damage was done.

Start slower. I am not a fast swimmer and I got caught up in too much of the traffic. Had I started a little slower behind the heavy traffic I would have gotten into a good rhythm and saved a lot of time.

First time with bike shoes. Had a good location close to bike out, so it was a short run with the bike. I put my shoes on at T1 since I have not yet practiced getting on with shoes on bike. No problems with helmet. Had a small struggle with wetsuit on heels, but not bad.

Practice with shoes on bike.

My first ride on my new bike. It felt really comfortable. I did not feel I pushed too hard (probably could have pushed a little more). I do need to get some more practice on the hills. I flew past a lot of people. I did great on the downhills and flats, but there were a few I was riding close with that would pass me back up on the hills.

Practice hills.

First attempt at going without socks. Would maybe do again at sprint distance, but nothing further - 2 blisters. Forgot to grab my race number and had to turn around, but I was only about 10 feet away.

Not forget my race number. I will be wearing socks at the HIM.

Happy with the pace. It is definitely getting better, but still needs more work. My fastest time too date, though, which is good.

Run more!

Had the breakfast burrito, oranges and bananna. Forgot to bring a post workout drink.


One word - Swim.


A nice course and well organized.