Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - Sprint Race - TriathlonSprint

A little intimidated by M20-24 age group combined with my group in the swim wave. Treading water start gave me the opportunity to get the jitters out early. Started slowly, and built a steady pace. The current was unexpectedly challenging, but didn't panic. Swam pretty straight; all my sighting practice really paid off. Was extremely pleased with my swim performance relative to my fitness and skill level.

Nothing. I did everything well, and swam to the best of my current ability. Plenty of room to improve with more training.

Pretty good. I was a little tipsy after the swim, as usual. Took my time, but didn't stand around. Need to work on getting out of my cheap wetsuit--I must look pretty funny wrestling that thing.

More swim fitness will help me come out of the water a little stronger. Practice getting out of wetsuit.

Held back a bit on the bike to save as much steam as I could for the run. Spun my wheels a bit at the start to get my land legs back after the swim. Took the first loop at about 70% and learned the course. Gave about 90% on the second lap, but pulled up to spin it out a bit over the last mile before dismounting. Ran a bit slow and wobbly into transition.

Work on cornering

Get speed laces

Well, this is the tough part for me. I felt tired, but not completely wiped. I just can't seem to get my legs to turn over any faster.

Time for speed training. I've come a long way in the run in terms of base fitness, but it is time to turn it up a bit.

Poor run fitness


I felt this was a very successful day for me. I was very pleased with my swim, perfectly satisfied with my bike, and predictably disappointed in my run. All-in-all, a great race for my current level. I am looking forward to racing more, and continuing to improve.