Given the weather forecast of 30C the water was colder than expected. The bay was unbelieveably flat. Like a mill pond. I was actually looking forward to the swim. Got in well before my wave start, possibly too early. They were running a little late (trouble with road closures as usual) so by the time my wave was called I couldn't feel my feet.

I came out of the water pretty happy with my swim (only saw 2 jellyfish and put my hand in none!) passed a few people and got myself into a nice rhythm.

I could probably practice actually running out into the water some more. This I'm really not good at.

Probably a bit slow to get my wetsuit off. However I remembered to leave my velcro undone so I could easily get my feet in. Also put rubber bands to good use. Much easier to start pedalling this way.

I put baby oil on my legs before I left home, it would probably be wiser to put it on when I put my wetsuit on and use a little more.

I got well up to speed before I thought about putting my feet in. Had little trouble considering my feet were still numb. Tried wiggling my toes a bit, didn't work too well. Did push quite hard and tried to maintain a 30km/hr average, not quite there yet (my bike 'puter said 29.5).

Go for the 30km average. That I can maintain, being able to run after such an effort is the question!

Probably got off the bike a metre early, apart from that I'm not complaining.

Its an odd feeling getting off the bike and having numb legs to go with the numb feet. My breathing was fine (slightly laboured!), I just felt as though my legs couldn't go any faster. Could definitely feel the heat starting to build, but I didn't want to stop running to take a sip of water. Enjoyed the run, I'm starting to pass people (heaps still passed me) it definitely felt faster than my previous runs. In fact I think this is my best run yet!!

Lots more improvement to be seen here. Just need to keep training, I ran the best I could.

Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. I had a ball on the course. Went off to find all the tri-bal members competing in the Gatorade race to wish them well.


My inability to run with speed. This will come.


This race is what triathlons are about. It helped that conditions were perfect, I can't explain it I just had a ball racing.
Headed straight down to the beach after the race which is why this report is a little late.
Pulled up pretty sore in my quads which I think is an indication of my effort on the bike and the need to use my hamstrings on the upstroke.