Riverwood Golf and Athletic Club Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I started as the 211th swimmer. The girl in front of me let me pass at the second turn, thanks MEG much appreciated. I had 2 other people let me pass at the wall turns and I am gratefull for their kindness to do so. The last 50 meters I was right behind a girl but did not pressure her to pass and I let up.

Should have passed the last 50 meters. Need to be a faster swimmer. My next goal is 1:40/100 by August 1. My time was about 1:50/100, the mat was about 80 yards from the pool exit and thus added to swim time.

I was running out behind the person I should have passed the last 50 meters of the swim and due to the narrow lane to run out, I was slowed down but once I passed I ran, not jogged, I ran to the bike, HR monitor stap on, shirt on, socks and shoes on, sunglasses on, helment on, run to mount, and I'm off......

Pass when I think I should, not hold back. Learn to mount bike and then get into shoes. Practice transitions 1x a week.

I mounted and rode at a moderate pace for the first mile. Once I got past the first mile I started pusing it but not hard. I passed ~ 12-14 people during the ride and got passed by no one. Actually passed 3 guys riding the high tech bikes. I ride a Cannondale R600 Road Bike. I talked to several people during the ride. While I was riding I had time to reflect back on my life growing up on these roads and my time in HS here. It was sentimental and a few times I had to chuckle at the memories.

Start pushing from when I mount. Not socialize during the ride, talk at the end of the race. I lost some momentum by talking to 3-4 folks and riding beside them. I slowed myself down. I did enjoy socializing but I hurt myself in time doing this.

Coming in I slowed down a bit. I dismounted and ran quickly to T2. Took ~ 15 seconds longer than I should by getting the POLAR watch off the bike.

I need to learn how to get feet out of shoes on the bike. I put bungee laces in my shoes so I slipped them on quickly and was off. Get 2 watches, wear one, have one on the bike.

I had a good pace and ran well all the way and then at the turnaround I walked when I got water, started back running immediately. I ran beside a guy and talked with him 1/4 mile and then he started walking the hill before the 2 mile mark and so did I but within 30 seconds I started running again. I was fine till I hit that last big him. I walked 20 seconds and the ran hard the last 300 yards till finish.

RUN ALL THE WAY. NEED TO DO SERIOUS HILL WORK. I have only been running since 1/5/09 after 5 years on the couch. Believe in myself and push harder. My running is a weakness but I plan to have my pace to 8:30 mile by September as I ready for Augusta.

Stretches, sat down. Had some water, pizza, watched fellow finishers come in.


Transitions, my running is a big weakness. Need to enhance my swim speed also.


SETUP EVENTS and the folks at RIVERWOOD did absolutely great! The drivers were kind and watched for bikers. I will definately do this race next year. I missed 3rd place Podium by 50 seconds. That walking I did costs me, but hey, this was only my second Tri. Overall I was pleased with my performance and I met some wonderful people!