I made it through this with determination and some preparation.

The only thing I can do differently is train better, push myself more, and learn to be efficient with power and energy.

I really had no idea what to expect. It didn't feel like I took that much time.

1. Not wear gloves 2. Get clip cleats instead of using toe clips.

It was a good ride for my first triathlon. My mouth got so dry I was licking my moustache for moisture until I got to a place I could take a real drink. I did get some really great speed during the downhill sections. At one point my top speed was 35 mph.

I have to say that practicing basic cycling skills will be the key for me. Shifting is something I am struggling with but am definately working on.

Pinning my race number on was the difficulty.

Spend the $7 for a race belt.

I gave in to the pain in my legs and was able to intermittently talk myself in/out of it. I'd run until I just didn't think I could and then walk until I could make myself run.

This is an area I really need a lot of work on. I have got to train smarter and work on efficiency.

I attribute my poor performance to poor training. I wanted to participate in this event to prove to myself that I could. Well, I did it.
Next year, I'll do it better, smarter, and quicker.

I just walked until my heart rate settled down.


Giving in to my pain. For moments I was truly able to convince myself that the pain was merely temporary. It worked for a little bit and then the pain came back. I had shin splints when training and so I was advised not to run until race day. Big mistake.




This was the perfect course for my first triathlon. It was a good event. My partner came with me and really isn't a sports person so it made trying to enjoy the post race activities difficult.