1/4 mile swim: 8:01
13.5 mile bike (Garret Park to Lake Needwood and back on rock creek trail): 1:07:43
3.1 mile run: 29:54
Total time 1:45:37
The swim was 30 seconds faster than any of my previous times, thanks to a new breath cycle I worked out the other day (alternating sides in the first 25 of each lap, then same side on the return length, switching sides halfway).
The bike was way more hilly than expected, particularly between Garret park and Viers mill Rd. Also, I finally broke my crank on this ride. I was able to limp to the finish line with a precariously loose left crank, which will need repair before any more rides. I actually stripped the socket on the crank, damn hills! Thinking of a steel bottom bracket and crank to replace the aluminum ones I have. More weight = harder training, right?
The run was easier than expected, but being the first attempt all in a row I decided to take it slow. I can work on speed later, though I have never really been big on speed.
Next goal: Olympic length (1/2 mile swim, 26 mile bike, 6.2 mile run). Probably won't attempt that for a while, at least not until I get to my goal weight. For now, I will just do a sprint Tri every other week, with long bike and long run on the off week.
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