Felt really good starting out having no one directly in front of me. In previous races I caught up to and had to pass people in front of me, so this was nice. I got passed by 2 swimmers and didn't put up a fight at all. I just maintained my pace and felt pretty good about this leg of the race.

I could've manuvered under the lane lines quicker. I probably lost some time on these, but otherwise a pretty good swim.

I moved well in T1. I actually left the transition area before the 2 swimmers that passed me did, and they were at least :30 ahead of me coming out of the water.

Nothing, felt good about T1.

This was my best bike leg ever! Funny how quickly I'm improving on the bike. I really only ride 1-2 times per week and average about 35-50 miles/week.
Comparing this race to Riverwood which were the same distance, I cut 9 minutes off the bike leg alone!!! That's how much I've improved in 5 months.

I need to keep my pace up while taking in water. These were the only 3 times that I 'let up' at all, but I probably could've cut some time off if I had kept my pace up.
I'll have to look into a system that attaches to the bike that I only have to lean down and drink from a straw.

Really gassed at the end of the bike, so I got to the entrance to T2 and walked to my area (which was right at the entrance). Took my time putting on socks and shoes, and drank in some much needed water.

Nothing.

For only doing triathlons for 1 year, and not really concentrating on running till a month ago, I think this was a fairly good time. I was still under 10:00/mile pace even though it took me 1+ mile to feel at all comfortable.

I need to try to push through the first part of the run till I get comfortable. I run very slowly coming out of T2.

Drank water, ate 1/2 a banana and drank a Sprite. Did some light stratching, but over all felt good.



Training for the run. I need to work on this more than anything else in the off-season.


It was a great facility to host the event, hopefully it will be here next year. I had a great time.