5430 Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Sighting was terrible, at one point, I was waved back on course by one of the boats between the thrid and fourth bouys. Very disappointing swim.

Learn to sight

Need to invest in a tri suit and race number belt. Took too much time putting on bike shorts, and bike shirt with race number attached.

With the exception of shifting, the ride felt really good. I think I could have pushed a little harder. It was my first race with my new bike (Cervelo P1), so I was hoping to go little faster, but I'lll take it for now.

Train more. Train harder.

Need speed laces too. Took too much time tying laces.

Good run for me. PR for a 5k in the course of a triathlon. Definitely felt as though I could have pushed harder. If asked what I thought my pace was at the end, I would have said just under 9 min/mile. Surprised actually.

Push a little more.

None.


Did the race blind. Not sure if this would have helped or hurt. I would have liked to know my pace on the bike and maybe on the run. On the flip side, I might have spent too much time focusing on pace and forgotten to enjoy myself.


I can see why those who have done this sport for so long say that it takes a long time to become proficient. Year two, and I'm still learning, even in a sprint, of how hard to push myself so I still have something left at the end. I felt balanced during the race, but wish I had pushed harder in the bike and maybe in the run, but I don't know my abilities (or lack thereof) enough to know what effect it would have had on the rest of the race.