Cleburnes Ironhorse Sprint Tri - TriathlonSprint

I knew this was going to be bad but jumped in with a good attitude and just did the best I could. side stroked some, but never stopped or walked. This is about 5 min. faster than when I started swimming, so not too upset.
I received payback from when my 24 yo son played baseball and football. He was at the end of the pool and was yelling at me too hurry up, keep my head down, and was telling me I was catching my wifes boss and to HTFU in a nice way. (he would have competed but he didn't get off until 8:00 am)

just keep swimming more

knew this was going to be slow since it was my first time, so took time and made sure I had everything I needed.

Just what I did today but know how to make it faster now

Just started spinning to get heart rate down after swim. Was planning on getting into big ring, but was not sure how legs would hold up on run, so stayed in small ring and kept spinning. The county decided to put chip seal down on Thursday over about 2 miles of the road that had to be traveled over both ways. This made me be a little more cautious.
All my training rides had averaged about 15 mph, so this was a pleasant surprise. Passed more people than passed me.

Keep training

My bike rack was 1st rack after dismount, so this worked out real good. Being over 50 and fat I sat on curb to put shoes on. (DID NOT USE BUCKET)

Be born more coordinated so I wouldn't have to sit down to put shoes on

Started out running a good pace and heart rate was where I wanted it. Chins started hurting for the first time in 8 months. walked for 2 mins and then started a 6 min walk 2 min run the remainder of the race.

Could have run mare than I did

Hugged wife and son at finish line. Watched the other competitors come in and talked to whoever would listen to me.


Didn't run as much as I was capable of. First tri and a great learning experience.


First tri. so nothing to rate it with.
I will be back next May, better prepared