My First Tri - TriathlonSprint

I would position myself at the very front of the pack. I got a little intimidated by all the big men surrounding me. I should be more agressive at the start.

Decided to go without socks this time. Much faster. Have to get more focused on the in and out.

I don't plan to wear a seperate shirt next time. I'm going to try a tri-suit.

Wore my camelback which really helps. Stayed well hydrated and was ready for the run.

Maybe more training on the bike. I'm shooting for three hours a week on the saddle. By far my weakest leg.

Didn't think about taking the shoes off and riding with feet on top of shoes. Guess I need to read some of the transition advice, eh? I used yankz for the first time. No socks. Helped the transition, but made for a noisy run. I kept squeeking in my shoes because I was so sweaty (yuck!)

Read more advice about transition....but I was happy with this time.

Wow! I was absolutely dying. Walked twice (which I hardly ever do). It was hot and there were no water stations. However, this has to be the fastest 5k I have ever run, hands down. I was very surprised and happy to see my split!

Not walk, no matter what. Just jog it out if I have to. Maybe do some speed workouts. I've never tried to run faster. I'm more of a long distance kindof gal. Guess I should give it a try.

Walked in a shaded area until I brought my heart rate down to 65%. Drank a lot of water and gatorade. Talked to a few felow racers. Ate some oranges. Hit the road to go home.


The heat during the race was awful. I also think that more training on the bike and run speed wise would help. Lastly, more strategy on the swim. I should be faster than this.


There should have been milage signs on bike and run course. There should have been water stations on the run. I would not have raced if I had know that the bike course was unpaved in portions. Many racers fell and/or got flats. I was lucky. However, I'd do the race again because of proximity and course.