Accenture Chicago Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint

Caught up to people from the other waves after about 200 meters. The swim was a constant ordeal of maneuvering around people from other waves after that. Right at the end of the swim it became really congested and I wasn't able to move for a little while. I probably lost about 20-30 seconds in the mess. I felt like I was stuck in traffic on the Edens expressway. I guess I shouldn't really expect anything different in the worlds largest/congested triathlon. Not really complaining just stating how it was.

Nothing really.

Felt like a good transition other than my wetsuit getting stuck on my heels. Still a pretty slow time.

I need to work on my transitions more i guess.

My legs felt pretty good on the bike. The course was flat and fast compared to the hills I have been riding in Virginia. There were a bunch of neewbies that where riding on the right hand side of the road or the right lane even when they were not passing people. I felt like I was swerving a little more than I should have been to avoid them. I yelled get left to about 20 people during the bike. I hope I didn't hurt their feelings!

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Felt like a good transition. Still need some practice.

Practice.

Felt good on the run. To bad I run like a grandma. I paced my self pretty well and maintained pretty constant splits along with a strong finish.

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Walked about 50 yards :)


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Plenty of congestion during the race. Long lines for everything including the port-a-johns and getting back into the transition area. The course is flat and fast and it is pretty cool racing along the lake shore drive.