Water was hot! Started easy and picked up the pace after the 1st turn. Ran into some congestion on the last leg which was kind of a hassle to get through. Felt pretty good and overall gave it about a 75% effort. With that I think the distance was off a bit because I can usually hold 1:25 to 1:30 per 100yds and I don't think my time reflected my effort.

Nothing, swimming is my strong suit and I've got a pretty good handle on it.

Easy transition, not many people around so it was easy to change. Didn't forget anything.

Nothing

Felt pretty good, just tried to keep a comfortable spin and watch the hundreds of people pass me. I'm not a strong cyclist so all the people I pass in the swim get me back. Loved the course, smooth roads and rural scenery were a pleasure. Having the roads closed to traffic was awesome!

Nothing, I raced within my capabilities and followed my plan.

T2 went smooth, I did forget my FrogTogg though which would have felt good. Otherwise was good.

Remember my frogtogg

My goal was to run comfortable, not walk other than in the aid stations and try to keep my 180 steps/minute cadence for the entire run which I was able to do. The volunteers at the aid stations were great! Can't say enough good about them. Definately made dealing with the heat managable.

Could've run harder but what would have been the point?

Pretzles, and lots of them.


Being slow.


Overall a very good race, I would definately consider doing it again, if nothing else but to do it as an actual 70.3