Chain of Lakes Tri 2016

Chain of Lakes Triathlon
May 7, 2016

This was my first sprint race since Tri for A Cause in 2014.  Did I still know how to go fast?  Everything since then has been Olympic Distance or longer! My expectation for this race was to push my speed and have some fun.  Unlike the weekend before (and previous years here) it was a BEAUTIFUL day!

600yd Swim: 8:38
I took the lead for my lane of three.  I went out fast and held a 1:22/100 avg for the swim. I found myself tied for the 5th/6th fastest swim.

T1: 1:00
Uneventful transition

12 Mile Bike: 42:29 (Stopped by a train)
This was a sprint, so my plan was to hammer!  I held a good clip until the turn in Nelson back toward Alex. As I turned back toward the school, I heard the train.  Two of us got caught caught right as the arms were coming down.  As we sat there for almost 7 minutes, the crowd of racers built (volunteers were taking times and numbers).  Unfortunately, there was a mass rush for the last few hundred yards into transition.  I opted for a small gear and spun hard and fast into Bike In.

T2: 0:24
Flying mount was uneventful.  I was frustrated with the stop and focused that energy.  I had the second fastest T2 of the day!

2.8 Mile Run 16:47 (Credited time for the train)
The run was fast!  There was more of a crowd than normal due to the train congestion.  Unfortunately, I broke a lace in my shoe, but decided not to slow down.  Before I knew it, I was running past the ball field on my way to the finish line.  It is funny how "short" 2.8 miles felt compared to what I have been doing.

Total: 1:09:17  A new course PR!