Started out well, reached the first buoy at 100m in front 3rd of group. Got turned and headed to next buoy. Tried to establish a good rythem but didn't sight for about 25-30 strokes and was well off course. Tried desperately to get back into swimming lane, which eventually I did, but used up alot more energy than expected and was very deflated. Noticed the more tired I got, the more my dominant arm stroke took me off course. Very humbling start to my first Triathlon.

Train harder in swimming endurance, clean up form, sight more often and never use a waterskiing wetsuit again. Even though swimming is my weakness, I felt like the wetsuit was very restricting and multiplied energy for each stroke.

Transition included in time.

Transition went fine. Just had to mentally get back into it. Disappointed.

Started out with a strong pace then decided to pull back a little and go steady pace. Calf tightened up at about 10 miles. 1 tough hill at end of loop which was difficult 2nd time around. Good course.

Train on more hills. I'll try clips before next race. I used my running shoes for this race. Hydrate better during the ride. Ended up cramping in run.

Saved a little time not having to change shoes. Went fine.

Nothing

Weather was great with a slight breeze. Didn't know we had to loop the park to finish. I had pushed real hard to get to entrance of park thinking I had 200ft left, then seen arrows pointing to path around the park.

Maybe train with more hills. I've mostly trained on flat.

Hydrated, Stretched


Swim took alot more out of me than expected.


I'm glad to have my first Tri over with. I learned alot and know more of what to expect for my next one. Looking forward to it.