Over the weekend, I kicked off my first full triathlon season with a short duathlon race at Prospect Park, Brooklyn. My performance was mediocre. I was pleased with my run. However, my tires went flat right when I got out of the transition; therefore, I rode 13 miles with both flat tires and suffered a big set back. I placed 48 out of 93 participants.

Here we go…smell of the fresh spring air, race season has finally opened.

Coming around from the first 3-mile run…

At the transition area, biking shoes are on…

and helmet’s on. I was ready to bike.

Riding on my flats.

Riding 13 miles on flat tires - an experience that I’d never want to go through again…ever!

Since I was left behind after the bike portion of the race, I was eager to catch up with others in my run. I actually made up a lot of ground in my final 3 miles; my time ranked 21 out of 93!

I have learned my lesson - always always always double check my equipment before a race!

Next stop: Bassman Spring Triathlon at Tuckerton, New Jersey - 4/27/2008.