Tri-ing for Children - TriathlonSprint

Swim felt great, probably my best ever. Was able to get on one girls feet, but then would hit her feet a few times so backed off. Then, back on em...off and on. Came out of water at 9:50 something. Swim was reported to be 650yds, others thought 440. Not sure. Do NOT think it ws 440. Im not THAT slow! Nice warm water, but I wore the wetsuit anyway, this suit really does help me! Yup, distance was 600 per RD.

nothing, felt awesome!

T1 felt a bit slow, though it was a tight transition area (ie no long runs to get in or out). I was close to bike out and in which helps.

hmmm, not sure. The suit alsways comes off the same (which is far better than the old suit!) Im putting socks on different now (folding almost inside out, with " on. Works great!

Not sure of bike distance. Was not 15. Couple of reports of 14.25, mine said 14 but I know mine is short. (got new tires, and did not do new roll out and changing of computer). Why can't courses be measured accurately?? Some hip pain on bike (hasn't happened before), was kind of distracting. Later note, 14.4 miles per RD.

Not be so cautious on corners!

Fair T2, hesitated deciding whether or not to gel there, so I could wash it down, or run. Gulped some Gatorade, then ran with the Gel. Started to turn towards bike out, but corrected that goof quickly. Put belt on while running.

Bring disposable bottle to drink while running out, then pitch bottle in trash. Would save 6-8 sec. Forgot to bring a hat, but oh well, more sun on the face that I don't want!

Strong run, felt great. Never struggled with breathing or fatigue. (heck, its only 3 miles!) Made wise choice NOT to stop at last water station, figured it won't absorb by finish anyway. Saved a few seconds. Some pain with run, but I just tried to ignore it.

Run a bit harder. I didn't suffer on this run, so must not have left enough on the course!

wandered aimlessly, visiting Donkai, and chatting with some people from work etc.


pain (though not sure hot much I let this limit me, amazing what adrenaline will let you tolerate!)


No water set up for before the race, just a small issue! Swim distance not advertised on the web site, or mentioned at the race. THAT was really odd! Bike distance not accurate. But, I shouldn't be an armchair race director! Great food after, and they did NOT run out! Cute awards for first...little bobble head runners! 7th OA female!! Yeah, felt good, and results sort of showed it! Guess the mega miles riding has helped!