Cranberry Country Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

I was doing pretty well around the first two buoys as far as keeping a straight line, but then I started swimming all over the place. I was also moving incredibly slowly.

Site more often and try to pick a better spot to start.

I felt really disoriented when I got out of the water but there was a nice long run to the transition are for my head to clear. I ate a banana in T1

I felt good on the bike and drank a lot. I could probably have pushed myself harder but when I am alone, which I was for the entire ride, I have no concept of what my pace is. I managed to eat a couple crackers and drank a lot.

Tape my bike number down, it was rubbing against my leg the whole time. Eat earlier.

I had a gel and some water

I started out at about an 8:30 pace but then slowed down because I didn't want to run out of energy and my calves were killing me. The calves loosened up around mile 3 and I picked up the pace a little. I had the energy at the end to sprint to the finish.

I could probably have gone out a little slower and then gradually picked up the pace throughout. I had the energy to push myself more than I did.

Water and cold towels


unsure of what I had left, bad gauge of pace and distance


The water stops every mile on the run course were wonderful, the bike course was pretty easy and I really enjoyed it. I wasn't a fan of the swim course, but I don't think I ever particularly enjoy the swim. The post race food was pretty good.