IronGirl Texas - TriathlonSprint

I did better than I expected. In the beginning I guess it was nerves but I could not catch my breath to swim like I do in the pool. I started breathing every stroke and just concentrated on relaxing and getting through the swim. There was a lot of physical contact on this swim.

This is my first tri and my swim went well. I need more OWS and just more experience and training.

I was pleased with T1. It went very smoothly.

Nothing

My bike time was terrible according to stats. But it was faster than I had trained. I was passed alot except going uphill which I managed to pass people. I still don't understand alot about the gears and biking. I had a great time on the bike. I accomplished my goal of not falling off on the dismount. For some reason I can't get off my bike properly. :)

Nothing. My bike time reflected my training.

Need more training on the bike. More outdoor rides.

This went very smoothly.

I did good for the first 2 miles. After mile 2 my calves starting cramping up so I started switching between walking and running. I did have a strong sprint finish and smiled across the finish line.

More bricks before the race.

Maybe get in a warmup run and stretch.

First race but I think that they needed one more aid station on the run. It was very hot in Dallas and according to several peoples garmins the run wasn't a 5k but 3.65 miles. Overall a great first race. I learned alot and will go back.