Pittsburgh Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

There was a total lack of lifeguards at the starting point, plus a tough current. I was about to get in for my heat, when I had to sprint out and save someone from the prior heat that was cramping up. My friend and I hauled him upstream about 25 meters, before swimming out to start the race. I was huffing, but I think the adrenaline from the save may have propelled me, perhaps to my detriment at the end of the race. I still came out of the water first. I had a hard time sighting where to go since I was ahead of everyone else in my heat.

Take a closer look at where to swim/exit.

I was first into the transition area, but fifth person out. I should work on that.

Be quicker and better organized.

Learn more about changing my gears into the faster gears. Practice racing and drinking water.

I stunk at this part. I was having some asthma issues and really slowed down. I couldn't find my inhaler. I need to have that ready to go.

Have my inhaler handy.

I got annihilated. I went into the run in sixth place overall and came out 33 out of the women. I had some major asthma and breathing issues.

I have to practice my speed, lose weight, and get my asthma under control

I just walked a little bit. Saw my mom and brother at the finish line and balled, which caused my asthma to go into full attack mode. Womp womp.


My weight and my asthma.


I wish they would make this race better, because it has a ton of potential. They need more volunteers and lifeguards. I think the food could be better and, for the sign up price, I think the tee shirts should be nicer. Also, they should get some more coverage on tv and the newspapers. I would love to be part of making this a better event. The organizers were REALLY nice though; there is just room for improvement.