Bismarck Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

At the start I had fun talking to MDGunner, but while we were talking some little guy moved in front of me. I didn't like having him there but figured I would just let him go. This turned out to be a big mistake as he was out of gas by the first buoy and had me boxed in. I was trying to get around him and kept running into MDGunner, who by the way is a hard person to move in the water :). I did catch one of MD's elbows to the nose and goggles, but the goggles took the brunt of the blow, didn't affect my race. I did stop though and let him pass then shot to the outside and out of the traffic jam. I had open swimming with an occasional draft to pick up. I was surprised how I was moving from one pack to another.

I need to stop being so passive aggressive. I know I am a decent swimmer, but don't want to force my way to the front. I figure that person might be better , so I don't have the right to tell them to move, if they aren't better I will just pass them in the water. This mentality hurt me today as I got stuck in a bunch and lost some time on the leaders. Had to play some catch-up.

Transition was good. The wetsuit didn't seem to come off as smoothly as at ALbert Lea. OVerall, can't complain about this time, especially considering my spot was on the far end of the transition from the swim exit.

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Good ride. Felt good the whole time. I felt as though I had a bit more, but didn't want to blow up the run. Had fun racing with Mhuhn. Was told later that I went out on the bike in 9th and came back in 3rd, so my bike is strong, not that I don't want it to be better.

Just need to work on maintaining the speed for more distance. Did notice slowing a bit more on some of the hills (they weren't that big either), so need to get out on the hills for training.

Best transition I've ever had. My spot was really close which helped, but everything else also went really smooth.

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Again my weakness, but getting better. Started the run in 3rd overall and finished 10th. Obviously I need to continue working in this area.

Need to continue working on my run. Consistency in my weekly runs of one speed, one easy, and one long/hilly course.

Milled around finish-line and transition area. Talked to other BTers who I felt also did very well today. Really enjoyed being able to meet and talk with all of them. I will however not allow Mhuhn to beat me at the next one :). Great Job BT!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to have met you all.


My run again.


I liked this race and plan to return next year. Great beginner race, as there appeared to be a large number of tri-virgins there today.