East Leake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I'd predicted 8mins 30 for the swim so I'm really happy with this performance. I guess that's the difference a tri suit (compared to baggy swim shorts) and not swimming at 6:15 in the morning makes.

T1 time included in swim.

I couldn't be bothered with the whole getting into your bike shoes whilst on the bike thing - does it really save that much time...? For my first ever transition I thought it went pretty well.

I never really felt comfortable on the bike. My legs felt really tired, which shouldn't have really been a surprise as I haven't tapered at all for this race. I felt like I was completely loosing power up the hills and felt quite sick for the first half of the ride too.

I also started getting a stitch near the end of the bike segment and this would say with me throughout the run.

I also posted the 5th fastest bike split of the entire field which I am really happy with. I just need to get my running and swimming up to the same level.

T2 time included in bike split.

I didn't take my feet out of my shoes before dismounting the bike. I'd completely forgotten about this and nearly slipped over as I tried to dismount with my shoes still on.

Definitely take feet out of shoes before dismounting.

I had a really bad stitch and had to stop at the first turnaround for a few seconds. I had to take the first two laps slowly and then I was able to go a little faster on the final lap but I finished knowing I could have gone so much harder :(

Not get a stitch - maybe I ate/drank too much before the start of the race.

Tired legs and a stitch during the run. Anyway, I am now officially a triathlete and out to beat the 1 hour mark :)


Quick registration and event ran ahead of schedule. Nice friendly atmosphere.