This "swim" time includes a 100 yards up hill jog to T1, but I was a minute and a half behind the top guys in my age group, so I was a little disappointed.

It's time for swim lessons. I started 2 back from the front and was in the scrum for the first 100 yds - next time, toe the line, start on the front. I noticed the sound of the water splashing around my ears, and was distracted from getting into a steady swim rhythm. Perhaps ear plugs would help.

Nailed it. One of the top 3 fastest of the day.

I felt like I was putting out a solid effort at the time. But looking at my heart rate data, I know I can go harder. Drank most of a bottle of Gatorade and ate a gel.

I don't know. Pedal harder. Need to be more focused mentally to maintain strong steady effort physically.

Fumbled putting on shoes. The 11.8 mile bike was so short, my feet were still wet from the swim. Still, a top 10 T2 split.

Need shoes with a pull tab on the tongue.

I'm pleased with my time, considering the course. 2nd fastest run in age group, and faster than the two guys who finished ahead of me, but I didn't catch them.

I got a heel blister. It didn't hamper my race, just pain afterward. Need more lube in running shoes next time.

Swim. Bike.


Tri The Parks once again put on a great race. Mistletoe is scenic and quiet. A great family outing destination. It's "in the middle of no where". I recommend you bring a picnic lunch and stay and relax by the lake a few hours.