Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Slid in the water off the dock and quickly kicked a rock. Note for next time: it isn't very deep at the dock.

There must've been a current because I don't swim this fast. I'd guess it's 2 mins.

Wow. This is slow. I think I need to practice before my next race.


hurry.

I went fairly hard on the bike and failed to take more then a few sips of HEED for nutrition. I paid for it on the run. I had fun on the course. It was exciting to go that fast with the rain poring down, cars wizzing past, and folks with flats on the sides.
I didn't catch the wife, but Ron didn't catch me. I'll take batting .500.

I hit 41.1 mph. Can anyone top that?


Fuel.

At this point God decided to give me the liquid I failed to take in on the bike. I lost time as I contemplated starting to build an Ark.

Don't focus on the biblical implications of the weather. Actually, not much. It was pouring so hard it was tough to move fast with the bike.

I sufferd GI distress the night before and the morning of the race. I thought I had it under control until I started running. This is the first time I've run while cramping, burping, looking for a bathroom. I now understand. I kept running at a moderate pace hoping this would help my stomach to settle, but it just kept getting worse. On the upside, the out and back course meant I saw a ton of friends and I got to cheer them on. Also, I kept waiting for Ron to pas me on the run. After mile 2 I figured he had passed me on thre bike since there was no way he was this slow. I figured when I saw him running back I'd either wish him good luck or ralph all over him. Lucky for Ron he had a flat on the bike.

I'vebeen racking my little brain. First off, deal with GI the night before. I've heard they have products that can help. Perhaps I'll bring some Malox/alka seltzer/tums with me next time. Second, I need to fuel better on the bike. I'm adding an aero bottle to put the liquid in an easier place and salt tabs right before I start.

Port-a-poddie


Stomach and lack of taper.



This race is very well done. Next time I think we'll bring the girls and spend the weekend checking out the aquarium and the rest of the downtown.