Ameriprise Tradewinds Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

I have been working on swimming a lot. However had not trained at all for two weeks du2 schedule @ work. I had good technique etc, but not the speed I should have. It was a simple course and I still had a little trouble staying on point. There were no buoys or markers (not that it was needed) so you had to keep a landmark on the shore as exit point. Overall I felt pretty good and it definately could have been slower.

Just have to keep training consistent. Tempo was slower than I like and I felt too comfortable at the end realizing I should have gave more on swim.

Race had small transition area and very easy to find/rack bike. Only trouble I had was getting helmet strap to lock and that was maybe 2 seconds. Overall though, good time. 45 seconds doable.

Not much, had it together here.

I had tons of Bike problems night before and that morning mechanic helped fix tire issue. Computer was also not reading MPH. Then on the course, my rear brake was sticking. Not good since there were a lot of turns on the course. All my fault. I had not trained on Bike in two weeks and it showed. I had no stregnth in my legs and all the technical issues were avoidable and should have been fixed prior. That said, it was still ok time. I started in last wave and that created even worse lap traffic problem. A lot of folks riding on the left who should not have. Passing was tough. I also need to get better on turns/cornering. I always lose distance on competitors by bad technique and work harder after turn to get back up to speed. Although dismount was good and I got off the bike in good fashion.

Need to work the bugs out of the Bike prior to race day. Also train on turns etc.

Pretty good considering dismount area was packed. Got helmet off, shoes on, grabbed visor and race belt and was off. I could not get race belt connected for a while. Not sure if something wrong with belt. Anyway, I was happy with time, 1st in Division.

Work on getting belt on faster.

Started pretty slow as I ussually do. Each 1/4 mile felt better and I turned it on last .50 mile. Really only part of training I have been keeping up with. Run is ussually my weakest even and if I would have given more, would have been my strength that day.

Try to go out with more speed. See what happens if you dont hold back as much. I NEVER do this. Also need to use lube in my shoes for blisters etc. Did not feel it until after run, but I now have nice quarter size blisters on my heels from no socks and lack of lubricant I normally use. Dumb move.

Grabbed a bottle of water and sat down for a minute or two. Then walked to see results and grab a bite. Saw a few folks I knew and decided to stay for awards since I got 3rd in division. Missed 2nd by 10 seconds, uuuhhhggg. Took off sneakers asap to relieve blisters.


lack of training two weeks leading to the race. Plus bike problems did not help.


Well organized race. Still wish it would have chance to host on Singer Island in the future though. This venue is too short a course.