Escape The Cape Triathlon - Olympic Course - Triathlon

I felt good in the water and comfortable in my wetsuit. Was able to cruise and have a good swim. It was a little tough to site from so far away because there were people all over the place. End was tricky because it got shallow and you had to debate whether to jump and dive or run. I did a combination of the two.

Some people swam to shore early and ran along the beach. I was not a fan of that.

Train...one swim in the past month.

Long run to transition. I was able to pass a half dozen or so people. First issue -- forgot how far in I was on the rack. I was early out of the water so all the bikes were still racked. Got suit off well and it was looking like a good transition but had issues with my helmet. the straps weren't even so it was super uncomfortable. I had to take it off and adjust things.

Jumped on my bike and couldn't get my feet in the clips. Got passed by two guys right at the start.

Adjust helmet before race. Buy new clips for my shoes (they are almost worn out). Practice getting feet in clips.

I felt great on the bike. My best bike ride of this distance ever. As usual, my weakest segment. Only got passed by tri bikes. One day....

Train more...common theme

Killer Transition. 2nd fastest in the whole race. This tends to be my strongest transition

Not much. Went super smooth

This course was interesting, but it really was mentally tough. I could have really done without the sand. Was nervous about the sand because my soles are loose on my running shoes and I thought I would get lumps of sand in them.

It was tough though, hot and tough.

This is typically my strongest leg, but I felt pretty flat. I can't complain based on the training I've had.

Train. I ran more in this race then I have in the past 6 weeks (not including a previous race).

Sat on my butt and ate some food.


Training. Nothing more, nothing less. I couldn't have asked for much more for my first Olympic. Definitely a different change of pace from the Sprints.


Another Delmo race, another awesome experience. If you haven't done a Delmo race, do one. You wont' regret it.