Westfields Sprint Triathlon – Warm Smiles on a Chilly Chantilly Morning

Chilly conditions in Chantilly Virginia greeted competitors in the first Westfields Sprint Triathlon at Cub Run Rec Center

Making use of the wonderful facilities at Cub Run Recreational Center, Westfields High School and the Westfield Conference Center, the race directors of the first Westfields Sprint Triathlon were able to conduct a quality race that was fun for competitors of all levels.  With plenty of friendly volunteers and chip timing for accurate splits, the Westfields Tri had something for everyone.  The Westfields Triathlon teamed up with Share Our Strength organization to help end childhood hunger in the USA and in particular right here in Virginia.

Race entry fees helped fund a generous donation to support the end of childhood hunger. The race began just after 7 AM, and though the day was sunny, the temperature was only 33 degrees, and did not warm up above 40 when the triathletes were finishing on the Westfield H.S. Track !  Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau came out of the Cub Run Rec Center Pool and immediately put on a jacket and mittens before mounting his bike.  He wished he had remembered his toe caps as his feet soon lost feeling. With two of the fastest transition of the day, Landau could not get into a running rhythm and had to try to run without any foot proprioception.  One of the challenges for a hot weather spring racer like Landau is getting a thorough warm up and keeping warm throughout the competition.  Planning ahead can help an athlete contend with challenging conditions and next year the Herndon injury lawyer will be better prepared for the cold conditions.  So how did the frozen-toed attorney do ?  Find out in tomorrow’s post…