Tri the Illini - TriathlonSprint

Great swim much faster than my training swims. It was a 50M pool with a dive start. Last couple lengths walked a bit because traffic was getting backed up. Took a good heel kick to the jaw but that was just a good wakeup.

Nothing I was real happy with this. I'm sure with more practice my swim will be stronger.

Long run from the indoor pool outside across the deck for the outdoor pool, up the stairs down the sidewalk to transition area. Decided to walk this so I didnt slip and end the day early.
Got to my stuff and quickly realized I made a BIG mistake. I took my socks out of my shoes so I could wear them from the parking lot and forgot to put them into my bike shoes. After an explicative or 2 the guy next to me realized what happened and handed me an extra pair he had. He's a lifesaver. Sat down put the socks on and the shoes made sure I had my inhaler and got to the exit.

Don't forget socks. Its amazing I've put on my rolled UA socks 20 times because I was nervous I would not get them on then I go and forget them. Other than that everything was exactly where I wanted it.

Good ride I executed the way I wanted to. Small ring up the hills and middle gear on the small grade climbs. Hammer the downhills and flats. I came in with the goal of dropping 1 rider. I dropped 8 very pleased with how far my biking has come. Much more comfortable riding in aero also. This was a very pleasant course out into the country pretty much the same kind of roads I train on.

Bring my Garmin so I know where I am. Was having some problem with sattalites and didnt have time to mess with it.

Got the bike racked changed up the shoes. Took some time to have a GU and a drink of water. Hit the rescue inhaler packed that in the pocket. Grabbed a water bottle to go and hit the pavement.

Happy with this one it actually went as planned. Just need to practice it more and get a routine so it becomes more automatic

Slow and painful. I did enjoy it more than any other 5k because I got to spend some time with Ric who decided to join me for a trip through campus. The plan was run as far as I could and walk for recovery. Intervals were out the window after that bike ride it was all about going until there was nothing left.

I need to work on brick workouts more to get my legs used to switching from bike to run. I also need to continue to lose weight so I can run more. For my first race and my current physical condition I can't complain. I'm sure as I train it will get better.

Walked around and had some bananas and tea.


My weight. As I continue to lose weight and find fitness these times will go down.


This race was great that U of I tri team did it right. Lots of volunteers always cheering for you as you come by. They got it running on time and everything was organized well. I will definitely try to be back for this one next year.