Triathlon XXVII - TriathlonSprint

I was passed 2 by people and passed 5 or 6. I was pleased.

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Fairly smooth

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It was a smooth ride. The temp was quickly rising to the mid 80s with much humidity. I pushed, but not too hard. I kept a high cadence and lower gear to try to save my legs and lungs for the run.

attack the corners.

My dismount needs major work.

I had side stitches and some cramping in the calves for the first mile. I was able to pick up the pace a little after this. It was very hot by now and I was gasping a little, but I still had legs under me on the final quarter to further accelerate to the finish.

I would pick up the pace a little more at mile 2, and then accelerate again at mile 3. I had some fuel left and probably could have cut 30 + seconds off my run.

Drink multiple gatorades. Eat an apple and a banana. Gentle stretching of quads, ITB, calves and hamstrings.


Poor sleep the night prior due to drama in house with wife and teenage daughter.
Heat and humidity.
Genetics.


It was a nice, well run, local race with a lot of newbies. The bike and the run coarse were well maintained with pleasant scenery. Even though it did not affect my time or enjoyment, I do wish it the coarse was completely closed to traffic, though.