2022 Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon: First Podium for Triathlon, EVER

I went back to where my triathlon experience began in 2009 and did a longer distance and took second in my age group in this year's Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon. This is my first podium for Triathlon.

First Podium Ever: Second Place Male in 65-69 Age Group

I had a good race and enjoyed the camaraderie of the fellow triathletes. I had a strong bike given the terrain of Oak Mountain Start Park. A fellow and much younger triathlete even called me out for putting in such a good bike as we started the run. I also donned my new Vulcan Triathletes Tri Kit. And, based on a video posted on the Vulcan Triathlete Facebook page about how to get on and start the bike for the race, I:

• did not touch my watch while approaching the mount line or while mounting the bike
• used a rubber band to hold the right pedal in place so it was forward, mid rotation, and ready to push and go

Results

August 13, 2022: Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon, Birmingham, AL | Olympic Time: 3:03:49
	Swim	Distance: 1200 yds Time: 28:12 2:21 per 100 yds
	Transition	Time: 2:47
	Cycle	Distance: 24 Miles Time: 1:29:17 Rate: 16.1
	Transition	Time: 2:31
	Run	Distance: 5.5 Miles Time: 1:01:01 Pace: 11:05
	Weather	Partly Cloudy Temperature: 69-82° Humidity: 58 -81%

History

Year	Time	Swim	T1	Bike	T2	Run
2009	1:25:43	11:07	4:13	42:36	2:11	25:38
2010	1:32:10	11:53	3:10	43:48	2:10	31:11
2012	1:27:09	10:02	2:31	42:23	3:13	29:02
2013	1:24:30	9:52	2:23	43:02	2:04	27:12

Fastest component in red.