Grand Haven Y Festival of Races - Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

Lots of anxiety with Lake MI swim. I'd been practicing swimming parallel to shore b/c I thought that was the course. I didn't practice swimming out into the waves and it gave me some issues. After I got to the first buoy, I did much better, although I was off course twice by a bit. Then I felt good, but did tire more than I should have. Not a great performance, but the 1st time I haven't been one of the last in my wave. That is progress! Happy with my decision to run barefoot and to take the suit off in the water. I stumbled a bit taking it off, but it was the right move.

I would have practiced the race course, will do that next year

little issue with the helmet, shoes were a little slow to clip in, but not bad

put helmet on right the first time

Didn't feel as focused as usual. I think I could have pushed harder, but run felt great, so maybe that's the strategy for a "B" race.

Not sure

wore socks

no socks?

Better than I thought. I had no idea what my pace was, just ran as fast as I could without being in pain or overheating. It was freaking hot. I dumped water on my head and ran toward the hose to keep cool. I think not jamming too hard on the bike may have been the key.

nothing

cold wet towel and water


heat, waves


Thought the buoys were pretty tiny. Road traffic is an issue, I heard someone got hit by a car. I also saw a crazy driver at the turn around...he wouldn't wait for the biker to turn. I didn't stay for the post-race activities b/c I had plans, but heard the music was good.