Los Angeles Tri Express Series #1 - TriathlonMini Sprint

Started out well, i.e., first 150 yards were fairly good, then I started to tire for some reason (possibly the cold water and I couldn't seem to catch my breath). I turned over and did a few backstrokes in order to relax, which helped me to finally catch my breath. Within a minute I was able to get back into a freestyle rhythm and finish.

Not sure why I tired so quickly? Could have been swimming for the first time in my wetsuit, the cold water, and a lot of bodies in such a small space? Not one of my better swims at this event, but nevertheless, I made it out of the water alive. Praise the Lord.

Brutal transition. Could not get my wetsuit off my feet. I think it was stuck on the timing chip? Very frustrating.

Relax and not get so frustrated just because my wetsuit would not come off. Everything else was fine.

Felt like I had a very good bike ride for a change. Good rhythm and felt strong throughout. Probably could of gone a little faster, but we'll never know.

Train more on my bike than just once a week. Now that the days are longer, I think I'll try to get a short hill ride in during the middle of the week.

Good transition. Not in any hurry so everything was smooth.

Nothing

Lower back was a little tight for the first mile, then pain seemed to subside. Felt like I couldn't get going. Legs felt very heavy.

Need to train by running hills.

Walked, stretched, and drank a lot of water.


Training. 1st triathlon of the season so I know what I need to work on. Running is going to be my number one priority, followed by the bike. Need to do a lot more hill training both on my bike and with my run.


Lots of volunteers who were very friendly and cheerful, easy check in, and the people in the race (competitors) were very supportive. Very organized race. One down, three to go.