Soma 1/4 man Triathlon - TriathlonOther

Honestly not too many problems on the swim with the other athletes or sighting, etc. only a few run ins or smacks up side the head here and there. I did the swim without a wetsuit, honestly don't think it affected me and I don't think I would have done it differently. I am "fairly" happy with the swim time, especially considering it included the swim exit and run to transition. Bruised my shin and knee trying to climb out of the water. I was second out of water in my age group, the first place beat me by about ten seconds, =(!

Smoother exit from the water.

i was fine exiting the water and running into transition, but once I got to my bike, i got really dizzy really fast. I had to stop grab the bike rack for a minute and get a drink of gatorade to make the world stop spinning. Once I got the helmet and shoes on and started running it was all good. First place age group coming out of transition, but its all downhill after that.

Not get dizzy?

I was trying to save some energy on the bike, to finish the run, but I was feeling soo good and it was hard to do. Really happy with this bike split, my goal was around 1:45, and 1:41 is great! BUT, 12th in agegroup shows i can make some improvements.

Hmm, do the loops in the right order?

Running through transition my legs just felt dead and I was thinking i had really screwed myself for the run. i tried to use the potty, but someone jumped right in front of me and there wasn't one open, so I decided to just start the run. Must of not had to pee that bad as it didn't come back to haunt me during the run.

nada

I just started running and found a comfortable pace, although it didn't feel like I was moving very fast. I just concentrated on one foot in front of the other, one mile at a time. Felt strong, no stomach issues, kept cool, good nutrition. I thought I had killed my legs on the bike, but they came through for me on the run! Under ten minute miles, woot!!! Nine minute miles here i come. I felt like i had a faster run in me, but my legs just weren't listening.

nothing

Walked around looking for BT'ers and watched some finished. Cheered everyone on.


More training=more base= faster me


Good Race, well organized, Looking forward to it next year!!!