Les Bois Xterra - Triathlon

Bad swim but I'm not sure what would have fixed it. Maybe if I had went out faster and got in with some better swimmers. I kept running into people who were breast stroking/walking.

Start faster. Don't be so hesitant at the start.

Long run up from water. Crossing gravel and sticker bushes. Ouch! I cleaned my feet and dryed them with towel. Rolled my socks on, slipped my running shoes on and off I went. I had decided earlier in week to ride without cleats, so i went with runners instead. Didn't lose too much on the bike and gained some in transition.

T1 was pretty solid. Should have sat down sooner-I stumbled trying to change socks/shoes standing up.

Here is were I started to falter. I should have been taking in more/some nutrition, but i overlooked it. I started to run out of gas towards the end and knew I couldn't fix it.

Gel shot on the bike and some calories in the hydration. I went with plain water.

Running sahoes were already on. Just had to take off helmet and camelsback

Eat something. Take a gel

That moment where you WANT to go faster, but your body can't respond. THAT'S what I felt-after that it was just a matter of coaxing whatever I had left to my legs. I was spent, but it was a good exercise in NOT panicking and knowing what I need to do different next time out.

Get some sleep, take in some calories

Wondered out loud why we didn't get T-Shirts. Wainted several minutes for a hot dog. had a beer and a water and drug myself home for a few hours sleep before working again.


Lack of sleep. Didn;t fuel right


I expected more from an Xterra race. Course wasn't marked very well, no volunteers in critical areas of bike course. NO TSHIRTSUCKS. Come On, people. 65.00 and I get a hot dog and NO TSHIRT. Volunteers got tshirts. I want a freakin TSHIRT! Probably won't do this on again.