Smith Point Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 3)

Dlyon - 2010-08-09 7:15 PM Congrats to all of you....i too arrived later than anticipated and had to leave shortly after my finish as my little one (5 years old) was understandably tired and cranky.  I promised her I'd work on keeping my time down in the future!  Nothing like putting your finisher's medal around your kid's neck.

For my second Tri, I was very happy.  I shaved 10 minutes off of my first race, which was 2 weeks ago up in Vermont (it was a 1/2 mile swim, so the actual spread was lower, but i like the round # of 10 minutes!).  Learning alot and need to really focus on swim technique and breathing.  I am a terrible swimmer.  I'm sure it will get better as i am completely hooked.  I am spending way too much time in transition as well.   

I dont have much to compare to, but I think anytime you hold an event for the first time, there can be some glitches, and i didnt really notice any.  The one thing i am holding out for is a giant beer truck near the finish line.  0 for 2 on that note.

Congrats again to all of you.  My next race is Mighty Man Montauk Sprint on 10/2.  Should give me plenty of time to work on my swimming.  Hope to see some of you there.


Hey, was your wife there with your little one still in pajamas and no shoes, if so, my wife was talking to her for awhile during the race. I tried to get my 4 yr old out of bed at 5 a.m. but she wanted no part of it.. lol Thought it was a good race and i had my best time to date. 










  

eburg - 2010-08-09 7:13 PM

Any else feel the swim course was a bit short ? I don’t think it was 500 meters.  I’m thinking around 350.

DropTheHammer - 2010-08-10 4:07 PM i just saw the photos...damn, i was hoping i looked sexier...more like a man on his way to his grave...anyway, it was my first tri, met a lot of nice people, looking forward to more....

p.s. sorry if I got in your way on any part, i swim like it's shark week and I'm an injured seal...