Wildflower Triathlon 2016 Race Report
- bradleyhaag
- May 14, 2016
- 2 min read
Background
Unlike last year, I had no excuses coming into the Wildflower Olympic triathlon this year. My training leading up to the event was consistent and my motivation to redeem my last years performance was high.
The Race
1500m Swim: The swim started like most triathlon swims with mix of elbows, swimming over the top of people, and literally fighting for position. After the first few minutes of the swim, the group spread out and as I was able to get into a good rhythm. The only problem I had in the swim was swimming fairly wide around the course, I could have swam a little closer to the buoy markers and probably saved a little time.
2 mile run: Just like last year due to low water levels we had to run out of the lake up a super steep boat ramp where we took off wetsuit, put on running shoes, and run 2 miles to T1. This run was mostly on an upward incline, but having experienced this run last year I paced well and actually pasted quiet a few people before T1.
40k Bike: After the 2 mile run to transition, I had a good transition to the bike leg which of course started on a steep 1 mile-ish up hill. The rest of the bike was rolling hills but fun. I hammered the bike hard only coming out of my "aero" position on the bike to stand on the hills.
4 mile run: To keep this race a true Olympic distance triathlon they shorten the 2nd run to only 4 miles (taking off the 2 miles from the first run). Even with one huge climb on this second run, I was able to control my pace and had the fitness to just keep running as planned. At the end I crossed the finish line very happy.
Overall thoughts
Last year I thought this race was the hardest Olympic triathlon course in the US after a grueling day attempting to race the course. While it still might be one of the hardest Olympic triathlon courses, after a few months of solid training I redeemed by prior performance and it really wasn't as hard as I thought! Very happy with my training leading up this event which made for a good race.
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