Deschutes Dash Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I am swimming much better this year and my time, for the most part, reflected this. I was 3rd for the second year in a row but only 20 seconds behind first place. The #1 & #2 swimmers were in different heats.

Nothing

I lost a bit of time in T1. Just stupid stuff. Even with that stuff I managed 22/168 but was aided by a great location for my stuff.

Stay focused

I've got to figure out what I'm doing on the bike. I felt I raced hard. I think I need to change my training routine. I'm also considering getting a tri bike with a more aero position. I should at least get an aero helmet.

Get some coaching

I am good in T2 and was aided by a great racking position

Nothing

This was a good run for me. I don't train for the run much because it is too hard on my knee and aggravates a piriformous problem. I had only run 3 times since I broke a little toe a month before. My run was a result of overall conditioning.

Nothing

Nothing special except two cups of free beer (it's Oregon and that's what we do).


Nothing. This was my best race in all of the 2 years that I have been training and competing in triathlons. I did not taper for this race. I don't think it would have made a difference. What was important is that I did not go into the race overtrained.


Swim start waves were a bit wacky. Also the bike/run in and out were in the same location so if you were racked close (I was this year) it was an advantage. If you were racked far (I was last year) it was a disadvantage. It was not a big difference. Maybe 50 feet.