Winding Trails Offroad Tri Series - TriathlonSprint

Very tired going into the race. i think the heat had a lot to do with it - it's been hot and muggy all week. I could have used more sleep this past week as well. My hammys and back just felt tired.

more rest prior to race.

Getting better.

With the equipment i have (tie shoes for both bike & run) i think i'm doing pretty well. I've got it down.

Only got passed by 2 women on the bike (from the wave behind me). More would pass me on the run. About half way thru, just as i was starting to get a good rhythm going, my chain wouldn't turn. I got off to find out my rear derailer was bent ! Must have it a rock or root. flipped the bike bent it back, to the chain turning and headed back out. probably lost about a minute total. First bike repair during a race. I was pretty proud !

It was a struggle the first mile or two. Finally got my cadence at a good pace, found a good gear and got my HR under control.

Probably my best T2 yet.

I wanted to stop and walk so many times but instead just slowed down a little. I was finally able to get my breathing under control and eventually could pick the pace up.

Prepare better. I need to train smarter. Some hills for sure. Some harder shorter efforts. I need some help i think.

Drank WATER !! GatorADE !! Ate Italian Ice !! I was really overheated. Took an ICE COLD SHOWER (only cold water was available - but it felt great) After i got out, i went back in for a second one because i started to heat back up.


Fatigue. The Heat.


This was the last of the 10 series WT Off Road Tri's. Great cookout with raffle prizes and prizes for the season winners for age groups. This is such a great series of events. Awesome Staff - they bring out great people. I'm sad it's over and so looking forward to next year !!

Thanks WINDING TRAILS for another great season !!!!