Race Day: San Javier Sprint Triathlon

SUN 4th OCT. Swim 750m @ 18.22; T1 @ 2.25: bike 24 km @ 47.58; T2 @ 2.06; run 5 km @ 29.06. Total time 1 hr 40 min. 

A rookie mistake at the start caught me stuck behind the girls sprint line-up, which probably cost me half a minute. Got a puncture on the last 100 metres off the bike ride and nearly came off on the last bend, then dismounted and ran with the bike for the final 50 metres into T2. Felt those jelly legs going into the run, but was able to pick up the pace during the second half, with a little sprint finish.

Swimming was the biggest area of improvement. Bike was good but average speed needs to be faster. Running needs work to improve my pace coming off the bike. Transition times can still be improved also.

Overall, I am very happy with today's performance. Roll on next season.

Let's hear it for the old guy!

Day #94, Week #14 (Race Week): 2 Days to Race Day

Day #93, Week #14 (Race Week): 3 Days to Race Day

BIKE @ BIKEMANIA for a race day service, one last easy ride tomorrow before Sunday.

Day #92, Week #14 (Race Week): More Swimming

EASY SWIMMING sessions every morning this week as prep for Sunday to get really comfortable in the open water.

Day #91, Week #14 (Race Week): Time to Taper

TAPERING TIME for race day on Sunday. I will taper with an easy swim every morning this week, some bike, plus an easy run with the new Asics.

Day #90, Week #14 (Race Week): Swim Time Trial

ANOTHER PB this morning on the swim. My times have improved on all three disciplines, now I just have to string them together for a sub 1hr 30 min sprint tri on Sunday. Time to taper and prepare.

Day #88, Week #13: Swim + New Running Shoes

I PURCHASED a pair of Asics Gel-Noosa Tri 10 running shoes from my local Forum sports store today. 

I have never been a fan of the lairy Asics designs, which has prevented me from owning a pair before now. I much prefer the slick styles of Nike and Adidas, but looking slick ain't no good when you feel that blister coming on half way into your run. 

These Asics running shoes caught my eye as I was trying on the usual suspects, and I was immediately impressed with how comfortable they felt compared to the Nike and Adidas shoes I was initially drawn to. A quick surf of the reviews and it seemed that I had stumbled on to a good choice for triathlon because they are ideally suited to be worn without socks. They come complete with elastic laces too for fast transitions.

Day #81, Week #12: Swim

Day #79, Week #12: Noon Swim + Afternoon Ride

Day #78, Week #12: Swim + Casual Evening Ride

Day #67, Week #10: Swim

Day #65, Week #10: Swim-Bike Day

GOOD 1K (est.) swim this morning in the marina. Getting stronger with every swim session. Swimming is the discipline that I have improved the most since taking up triathlon. As soon as funds allow I will purchase a Garmin Forerunner 920XT for accurate time and distance stats.

Afternoon bike training with a hill session at Rebate Climbs (San Miguel de Salinas to Rebate).

Day #61, Week #9: Evening Swim

Day #57, Week #9: Run + short swim

Day #54, Week #8: Swim - Speed Work + Long Swim

@TORREVIEJA MARINA.. Polo Drill: 10 rounds x 4 strokes polo, 10 strokes normal swim, 300 metres.  Swim. 1500 metres. Paddles + fins. Est. time + distance.

Day #51, Week #8: Afternoon swim

OPTED FOR afternoon training today rather than my usual preferred morning time. I felt tired and achy from yesterdays run, so a little more recovery was needed in the pit.

Day #47, Week #7: Swim

Day #46, Week #7: Swim

Day #44, Week #7: Run + Swim

Day #41, Week #6: Sighting in Open Water

OPEN WATER swim skills this morning, working on sighting.