Tri-it-High - TriathlonSprint

Better than I thought, at least the first 300 meters. Good breathing, good pace. The altitude seemed to catch up with me a little and I felt it difficult to catch my breath after each flip turn.

Nothing. I was hoping to swim in under 8:30, so I was happy.

First time trying to transition with clipless pedals. I know I should have practiced this, but...

Practice. Maybe forego wearing socks.

Almost 5 minute improvement from my first tri in June. Maybe the course was easier, but I've been working on biking more than swimming or running. First time with the clipless pedals which seemed to make a huge difference. Genius that I am, I put an empty water bottle on my bike. Very thirsty at the end.

More biking while taking advantage of the hills available in Colorado. Fill my water bottle.

Seemed to go okay with it being the first time switching between shoes.

Try and practice riding with feet on top of shoes prior to T2. Kind of hard because the last 1.5 miles prior to T2 was uphill.

This is where I blew it. I started the run convinced that I was going to break 1hr 20 min, so I was really excited. About mile 2 I simply died. Had nothing left and even had to walk for about 30 seconds to give my legs and lungs a break. I was furious. If my daughter hadn't been waiting with a full water bottle about 1/2 mile from the end, I would have taken longer.

I've been running more often and trying to do longer distances but apparently I need to be pushing myself harder during these runs rather than just running for distance. Drink more.

Walked and found my family. Water, more water and watermelon.


The run.


I enjoyed myself immensely despite my disappointment with the run. The course and the day were beautiful, and I definitely plan on doing this race again next year.