Georgia Veterans Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I thought I was prepared for the swim portion of the race to be crowded but I never thought it would be that crowded. I started at what I thought was a good pace but I had laggers in front of my doing the back stroke after 50 meters. I also had people trying to swim on top of me at the beginning. I was hit in the face probably 4 to 5 times which flooded one lense of my goggles. Very frustrating time because I know I could have done better.

Next time I will take an outside line in a big wave start like that.

I was still a little frusterated after the swim so I think I was a little demotivated to run as quickly as I could have.

I need triathlon cycling shoes rather than regular buckle cycle shoes.

I noticed some people were really scared to take the corners with any speed. I made a few passes in those turns where people were really slowing. Overall, I really enjoyed the biking course.

Get out of my seat more often.

Oh man! I forgot my garmin 301 and had to turn around just outside the bike exit/run entry. I ran back to get it because it really helps my pace if I'm able to look at it.

Attach my garmin to my bike and put it on then.

I stopped at mile 2 because I was so thirsty. I could have finished much better if I hadn't done that.

Not stop. Take a bottle of water with me to throw away later.

Walked in a big circle after getting my medal.


Experience.


The water probably shouldn't be that cold at the drinking stations along the run. Other than that, a very well organized race.