Green Member: Hillary Green
Event: King Tut Triathlon
Location: McKinney, Texas
Class (yours): Female 35-39
Results: 3rd age group / 9th female overall
Local Knowledge and Conditions: Sprint distance race (500 meter swim / 12 mile bike / 5k run). It was cold and rainy race day and speaking to a few individuals who have done this race previously, that is pretty status quo. So I would recommend bringing warm-clothing for the race - plus a water proof bag for transition.
Pre-Race Strategy & Warm Up: I got into the water and swam for about 5 minutes to warm-up.
Psychology: Very short / fun race. Lots of newbies and veterans participated. In fact there is a "My First Triathlon" race attached to this triathlon which consisted of a 200 meter swim / 6 mile bike and 5k run for those individuals who are looking for a very short sprint race.
Lessons Learned (Or Re-Learned): This was a tune-up race for Lone Star Triathlon. Forgot speed laces and so transition was a bit longer than I would have liked but overall it was a really fun event.
Future Goals (include skills executed well and skills needing improvement): Need to work on transition more so a little faster. Basically, I should organize my transition area better.
Fitness (endurance, nutrition, hydration): Prior to the race I had a chocolate Ensure and half a bagel with some peanut butter / coffee. Nothing during the race. Post-race ate another bagel and an apple with lots of water.
Something funny that happened: Honestly, nothing stands out. Many people who raced were dressed like Egyptians though which was fun to see.
Event: King Tut Triathlon
Location: McKinney, Texas
Class (yours): Female 35-39
Results: 3rd age group / 9th female overall
Local Knowledge and Conditions: Sprint distance race (500 meter swim / 12 mile bike / 5k run). It was cold and rainy race day and speaking to a few individuals who have done this race previously, that is pretty status quo. So I would recommend bringing warm-clothing for the race - plus a water proof bag for transition.
- Swim: The water temperature was a nice 68 degrees. Very nice and calm swim in a shallow lake. This would be a good swim for someone's first triathlon. In-water wave start. About 20-30 people per wave.
- Bike: Beautiful bike ride. The course consist of two 6-mile loops through a residential neighborhood and along the side of the a highway. The course is not closed to traffic. However, very good police presence directing traffic and overall traffic was very low. The road conditions were wet but nice (no potholes / smooth roads). The bike course is rolling (however, no monster climbs).
- Run: The 5K is hilly at the start and finish and flat in the middle. 1 aid station at the halfway mark.
Pre-Race Strategy & Warm Up: I got into the water and swam for about 5 minutes to warm-up.
Psychology: Very short / fun race. Lots of newbies and veterans participated. In fact there is a "My First Triathlon" race attached to this triathlon which consisted of a 200 meter swim / 6 mile bike and 5k run for those individuals who are looking for a very short sprint race.
Lessons Learned (Or Re-Learned): This was a tune-up race for Lone Star Triathlon. Forgot speed laces and so transition was a bit longer than I would have liked but overall it was a really fun event.
Future Goals (include skills executed well and skills needing improvement): Need to work on transition more so a little faster. Basically, I should organize my transition area better.
Fitness (endurance, nutrition, hydration): Prior to the race I had a chocolate Ensure and half a bagel with some peanut butter / coffee. Nothing during the race. Post-race ate another bagel and an apple with lots of water.
Something funny that happened: Honestly, nothing stands out. Many people who raced were dressed like Egyptians though which was fun to see.
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