New Jersey State Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint

I didn't really know what to expect at the start and the first 100-150 meters were tough as I couldn't go more than 4-5 strokes without hitting someone of being hit, but after this point I settled in and was in the clear for the most part. After I settled in, my breathing was much better and I cruised (by my standards!!) into transition.

Aside from work on my swimming, nothing really. I would expect improving my start will come with experience. I was very pleased with my sighting as I at least think I stayed in a straight line pretty much the whole course.

This is an area that I certainly could improve a ton. I took my time a little too much and didn't really have a sense of urgency, which was probably my main problem. Downed a hammer gel and sipped some water and was off!!

Practice, practice, practice. This is an area that I can gain free time in and really just need to practice.

In my opinion, biking is my weakest event so I was actually happy with my performance as I seemed to pass a decent amount of people. Granted I got passes by plenty as well. But I concentrating on just getting into a comfortable pace that I felt was still pushing myself. Drank about 12oz of gatorade on the ride and probably could have used a little bit more.

Flat out, I need to ride more, I can't think of any better way to get better on the bike.

This transition was a little faster than T1, but could still be improved. For whatever reason I had a ton of trouble getting my shoes on. Maybe I need to look into those yankz lace things. But it was still faster than the last transition so that makes me happy. Also took in another hammer gel took a swig of water.

Put my shoes on!!!! I felt like a 3 year old trying to get his sneakers on.

I had no idea what to expect here. Coming put of transition my legs felt heavy and I thought this was going to be a loooooong 5K. After about 5-6 minutes though my legs felt much better and was running at a decent clip and actually passing people (quite a new feeling that I really get used to!!!!). I grabbed anything that I could drink and downed it as well as the cold wet towels that I wrapped around one of my wrists. The towels were great!! I felt my quad started to cramp a little with about a 1/2 mile remaining but just kept running and got to the finish of my first triathlon!!!!

I was extremely happy with the run, so not a whole lot. One of my goals heading into the race was not to walk during the run. The only walking I did was during the last aid station which I walked though then started right back up again.

Found my fiancee and parents then went over to get my bagged lunch. Stretched some then we went over to find a seat so I could eat. We then went to cheer on the rest of the athletes.


Fitness is number one, but it's improving each and every day. I certainly need to improve my transitions and get on the bike more.


Being my first triathlon I couldn't have asked for anything more. Great weather, organization, and some of the friendliest people in the world. I will definitely be back next year, hopefully ready to tackle the olympic. But overall a great day, the Redrow's did a wonderful job with everything.