The Rookie Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint

Pretty decent OWS since it was my first since last Sept. The new goggles helped me sight unbelievably, and would recommend them to anyone. It was crowded with 83 people in my wave and all of us heading for one little bouy. I got kicked in the stomach, my right leg grabbed (and almost pulled my timing strap off), and got elbowed in the face a few times (goggles held on and never did leak). The turn around was really hectic and slow going. Overall I was very happy. The only negative I saw was that I didn't draft well. After all the bumping, I got outside everyone and just swam on my own.

Draft better.

Long run to transition. This was the first time I ever rode without socks...and LOVED it! Normally I put socks on here and they get soaked within minutes. No socks helped keep my feet dry and I didn't notice any difference biking.

Maybe run a little faster. Didn't hop on the bike as smooth as normal. Again, first time I had done this since Sept 08.

Not a great ride and a little disappointed with my pace. I felt good early (first 5mi), but the last 6mi was mostly uphill (long gradual uphills) and it killed me. I am definitely not in good bike shape right now. I've been having problems with my right calf tightening up and IT band problems (outside of knees) and I think it has my bike confidence shaken. I am afraid if I push too hard then the problems will come back. I got a calf massage from Advanced Rehabilitation before the race and it worked like a charm. I will be calling them to set up some appointments. I had no legs problems, but the pain in previous rides has not allowed me to train like I should be. I did this course last year (but 5 miles longer) and my speed was .5mph slower this time. Not happy, but I am happy that I have no pain after riding...which for me is a very good thing right now.

Train more work on getting rid of what is causing this leg pain on the bike.

Since I didn't bike with socks, I put them on here. Only took an extra few seconds and well worth not having soaking wet socks. I was able to pull my feet out while riding and jumped off the bike perfectly. Only thing was while running to my rack, I spotted off the wrong flag and ended up 2 rows away from where I was and probably lost 15-20sec finding my rack area.

I practiced sighting where my rack was coming in from the swim...need to do the same coming in from the bike.

Not a bad run, but I was hoping for better. Cramping (side stitch) on the way out, so took it easy for the first mile (9min/mi - and all uphill), but felt better and picked it up on the way back (8min/mi). I am still having trouble with the breathing coming off the bike. My chest is real tight and cannot get a deep breath for the entire first mile. Still, way better time for my first race of the season compared to last year!

More bricks.

Not much...cold wet towel and some water. This is the shortest tri I have ever done and didn't feel exhausted afterwards. Hung out with my wife and snacked until they opened up the bike area.


Training. Just starting my training and race season...can only hope to get better.


Jack and Adams races never disappoint. I loved this race and is the first time I have done a super-sprint distance. Wish there were more of these. The event goes off without a hitch and they always have more than enough volunteers and pre/post-race goodies.