Toyota Desert International Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

Swim went well and I cut 42 seconds off last years time. I was in the last wave and I ran into many people and had to diviate to avoid some swimmers. My breathing was better than OC Tri. I did everybreath and then two on each side and then switched and was able to bi-lateral breath at some points. Sighting was right on. First buoy was right in sun so I looked at swimmers on both sides to keep me aligned. Really no opportunity to draft so I just did my own thing. I felt good at end and was not too winded.

I still do not hit my rythmn until 2nd half. Technique a little choppy in begining and I need to focus on smooth and true stroke earlier on.

My T1 sucked compared to everyone else. I gave up 30-45 seconds. Had some trouble finding my bike, getting helmet on and glasses got tangled up. Also had trouble getting socks on. Getting on bike I missed my clip and had to stop. First time that has happened.

I need to work on my technique. Getting wetsuit off and helmet on. Need to get better at jumping on bike and taking off.

Bike ride went well. HR was not up in the L1 range but RPE was a solid 8-9.

Get stronger.

T1 went well. Cut 20 seconds off last year.

Nothing.

Run went well. Was runing a 6:30 right out of the gate so slowed down a little. Start of 2nd lap was too slow at sligtly over 7:00 so I picked it up and was able to keep pace. Kept within myself and had enough to sprint it in at the end. I stayed focused and just prayed!

Nothing.

Jogged for about 3/4 mile afterwards and then walked. Drank my protein/carb mix.


I need to get strong on the bike. Everything else went as good as I could have expected.


Great race and great course. Especially good for beginners.