Xterra Sleeping Giant (short) - Triathlon

Course was an out and back with large buoys approx 100m apart. I pushed to the 1st buoy, settled in for the second and third, rounded the corner and pushed again to the next buoy and again on the last 100m.

Still slow swim need to work on technique

VERY dizzy coming out, through transition and onto the bike. Had to sit down to get wetsuit off. I must have been passed in transition as I didnt see anyone in my AG on the bike or run

Ear plugs? Need to research as being dizzy was a huge concern.

Decent ride, I struggled on the first 1/3 as I was dizzy and somewhat out of it . "trusted the tires" and railed it through wet grass corners. also hammered through muddy/bog beaver dam section which the recommended to slow down for or even walk through. 1 gel and half water bottle on the bike

faster on the hills and eliminate ALL coasting down hills

went fine no complaints. Took a good slug of gatorade before the run

body glide on feet/shoes as my feet got torn up a little on the run.

Hammered it out up the road and was feeling great. The trail was a lot of fun but the wooden bridges were like ice. I nearly lost it and grabbed onto a tree to avoid wiping out. Slowly pitter pattered on remaining bridges. Hit road back and knew I was done so gave it all I had

push harder!

T1 dizzyness was a problem not only in T1 but also in the start of the bike


3rd in age group is my best result so I am happy about that. I normally compete in the full distance but it becomes a grind on the run. This race the fulll was a 17km run which was simply not going to be fun. I have to think about either seriously upping my training or decide to focus on sprints. I loved the race and was very comfortable not electing for the long course