Manitou Monster Triathlon - Triathlon

my first open water swim of the year and nailed it. Took off fast and tried to stay on feet of guy in front of me. there was a 4 min. gap between waves and for the 1st time I did not run into slower traffic until about 3/4 of the swim it was nice. I could tell my swim fitness is down as I began to slow at 400 yards. I passed the front guy with 10 yards to go and was 1st into T1 from my wave.

more swimming, I just haven't had time to swim this year like I need.

wetsuit off fast, helmet,glasses,and shoes on quick. most of the time was the run through t1

nothing pretty fast for me just more practice

miles 3-9 were tough I slowed a bit and just could not get it going. Once out of the wind last 5 were strong. Course was modified due to road work and added an extra mile. No one passed me the entire ride which surprised me since I felt I was struggling a little.

More biking with intervals and club rides. I have just started the speed work so a little slow for now.

average T2 should be able to shave another :15 with better practice and more room kind of tight in there.

nothing maybe had socks on before ride since my feet felt weird after riding barefoot in my new shoes.

Ran the best I could, nice thing I negative split the miles first mile was 7:18- last was 6:51 and no one past me.

need to run more, I have not run more than 10 miles a week for the last couple months due to a foot injury.

walked around


lack of sprint training, I have only been training base work and all speed has been from races


Very nice race I will be back. They have a kids race before the adults which is fun and gets you pumped up seeing all those kids trying so hard. I liked the course and the people were great.