This morning I did my first triathlon of 2008. It was the 21st Annual Tri For Fun #3, which is prep race for the 21st Annual Tri For Real. The race was good, and I felt pretty comfortable the whole time. So I just wanted to post my splits that I took on my watch as a record for myself.
| Split | Distance (mi) | Time (h:mm:ss.ms) | Pace |
| Swim | 0.227 | 6:52.0 | 30:15 min/mi |
| Swim to Bike Transition | 2:08.0 | ||
| Bike | 11 | 32:20.0 | 20.41mph |
| Bike to Run Transition | 1:59.0 | ||
| Run | 3.1 | 22:36.0 | 7:17 min/mi |
| Overall | 14.327 | 1:05:54 | 13.04 |
So it is pretty clear that my transition times need a lot of work. I’m not at all surprised by the speed I was running at. I was passing other people, but I also felt that I was going really slow. I’d really like to see how I did in the swim compared to other people, as I think that the swim is still a strength. I definitely finished near the very beginning of the group. So either it is a strength, or I’m not as good at conserving energy as the other racers.
Some notes about things to bring for the next tri. I need a better way to wipe off my feet after the swim. Having a tupperware dish with water in it will be crucial as well as a towel for the sole purpose of wiping off the feet. Having a spare swim cap in case the one next time rips too. Having some sort of food for while I’m on the bike. I think that eating something will be a good way to keep up energy and prevent cramps during the run. I also need a bib holder so I don’t have to pin it to my clothes.
Just for reference, here are the splits from the triathlons I did last year.