IronGirl Texas - TriathlonSprint

I thought I would be a lot more nervous about the swim than I actually was. I swim pretty slow anyway, so the time wasn't horrible for me. I kept getting off course, which slowed me down a bit. I didn't like the plants that I got caught in near the ladders!

Learn how to swim faster and sight better. Do more OWS practice.

I felt like the transition went by really quickly. Everything went well, except for a lady that swerved in front of me and forced me to dismount while she was trying to get her shoes clipped in.

Stay far away from other people.

I practice on a pretty flat course, so the hills just killed me here. I could get some pretty good pacing, but when I went up those hills, it was hard for me to stay fast. I spent most of my time in the aero position and was surprised I passed as many people as I did. I love the bike!

Practice on a hilly course.

It was hard to rack my bike because there was a bike laying on the ground under my racking spot. I forgot my Yankz so it was a little harder getting my running shoes on.

Remember my Yankz next time.

I went soooo slow. I didn't feel the brick as much as I have in my workouts, but I was exhausted by run time. About a mile in, the shade disappeared and I started to overheat. I felt like I could have pushed it more, but I was feeling so nauseous I just took it easy. The blister developing on the back of my ankle didn't help either. And the course was longer than 5k.

Remember my Yankz. Better nutrition. Push it harder.

Lots of water!


I should have eaten a better breakfast. I was so nervous I couldn't shove down more than a peach and a glass of water. I did have a gel 1 hour before the race, but I needed more food in me.


I had so much fun at this race, but since it's my first I don't have anything to compare it to. I felt like there were plenty of volunteers, and I think the Greer's did a great job organizing everything. I would definately do this race again! It was the perfect venue for my first tri!