T-Rex Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I think my recent stoke modifications (Thanks Tom) helped me in this race. I improved a good bit over my Happy Trails swim time at the same distance. It was hard to get to clear water with the large group start...If I can figure out how to sight better and swim the whole distance without stopping, that would be killer...I did hit my groove after the turnaround. That was cool.

I need to work more in the pool. I may start warming up in the water prior to races. I haven't ever done that, but it takes me half the race to find my pace, so maybe that would help.

This was a good transition for me. I did a bit of practicing the 3 days before the event. I should really work on this more!

Not much more than practice so I have a routine and don't need to think about it!

WOOT! I had an AWESOME ride. I have never had such a high average speed...I didn't muff any shifts on the hills, I was very good climbing and I played cat and mouse with a gal in a green top that helped me to a new PR on the bike! Groovy!

Not much...I did lose focus at one point and brushed a shrub (ever graceful...that's me:-) but I passed aggressivly this race and went for it!

Um, well, I kind of still stink it up on the transitions. I had operational issues with the race belt...took 3 tries to fasten it, and my number ripped and had to be reattached. Took in 1/2 a gel (I needed it after the rippin ride) and was off.

Loosen that belt so it is easier to wrestle with! Practice so no thinking is required!

I knew that lots of folks would be passing me on the run as Running Fit put the race on! I was hoping for a pr on this run, but since I had such a good ride (my best leg of the race) I was o.k. with this run. I really wish there would have been water at mile 1as well as 2. I felt better and increased my pace after mile 2...the downhill was a blessing!

I never ran the course...that would have helped. I really could have pushed it a bit more, but the lack of water and fast bike kept me in check the first 2 miles.

I was so geeked about my new PR that I forgot to drink my recoverite drink and to stretch! Opps! I paid for that the day after the race!!!!! I did lots of socializing and ate a banana and 2 slices of pizza with my water.


Not being prepared to push it after that bike leg. Overall, I am totally happy with the race. I didn't expect to have the bike ride I had, so I don't feel badly about the run. A new PR! How cool is that?


It was a lot of fun, the weather was great, the company even better and other than the large waves at the beginning of the race and needing water at mile 1, a great race!!!!