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Try Kyles (Andys) Tri

So first a little history. 

Try Andys Tri was one of the first triathlons I did. It was also one of the most well know triathlons in the Houston area that was great for first timers, beginners and those looking for a fun event.

Andy Steward put this race on for years. During the years I worked at Sugar Land Finish Line sports, I got to see both what it takes to put on an event, before and after the internet changed the way triathletes sign up and register. I also saw the time it takes to not only put on the event, but to prepare ahead of time to have a safe and fun triathlon.

So it was great to that Kyle has taken over the event and continued its legacy!  So 22 years later I was able to complete one of the first triathlons I did.

This version was slightly longer, a 500 meter lake swim, about 12 miles of biking and a 3 mile run.

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Overall Results

The swim was warm and a bit murky. I never got into a rhythm and was out of touch with the swim pack.



I had a decent T1 and headed out on the bike. I was lucky there was about 3 of us that kept our distance but worked to keep the tempo up and moving on the bike. It was fun to see some people I raced with 20+ years ago and to be back out on the course together. I didn't have the same bike legs I once had, but was happy overall with my bike time. The course is relatively flat and fast. there are a couple u-turns that you do have slow down for. 

T2 was good, but I also learned a new USAT rule. You must keep your helmet buckled in Transition until your bike is racked. Back in the day I would unclip my helmet as soon as I entered the transition area while I ran with my bike. That is a no-no now. So the friendly  USAT judge stopped me on my way out for a simple "stand down" penalty and then off I was on to the run.



The run was a slog. Twice this year I have twisted both ankles and haven't really gotten any good training in, with 2 months off at different times. The run felt it and my time showed it. I averaged 7:13 pace vs last year I was averaging 6:30 pace. So I have a WAY to go.



Highlights were seeing so many familiar faces both volunteering, spectating and racing.




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Location: Sugar Land, TX, USA

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