Very Very slow start. The starting line was jammed inbetween a dock with a with of 10-15 yards wide. I got stuck behind a group of slow movers. I finally got around them at the buoy but then got behind 3 guys who were side by side blocking me again. I finally lost patience trying to figure a way around them and so I went inbetween them. I then got kicked a few times and I had to kick in the afterburners. But once clear I motored.. unfortunately it didn't help my time all that much because I only had 100 yards to go. Nevertheless, I learned that I've got a lot more swimming in me. and I think my time should have 7 minutes or faster.

Look for ways of getting around people sooner. But I also realize that by going slower at the start I didn't lose a lot of nervous energy and didn't get too spent.

So if possible I want to try to get behind some fast swimmers right away or start out wide of the group and swing in at the bouy.

I didn't get a transition time. I missed the carpet for the chips. But it went well. I didn't go super fast because I was talking to Roger.
I washed my feet and put on socks too. The slowest part was putting on a shirt.

Nothing really. If I had a foot bath. I could have picked up a few seconds.
But I think if I just tried to practice more I could gain 10-15 more seconds.

I am pleased. I gave it my all.

Use only aater for hydration. I had for the first time some PowerBar mix in my bottle. My first sips and I almost gagged. It almost made me throw up too. Bad decision.. go only with a drink that I have had good results with.

My time was decent. But if need to pratice taking my feet out of my shoes before dismounting. This can save me a lot of time. As long as the area isnt not too dirty or sandy. Then I could lose time by washing my feet again.

Nothing really. Just move faster and try practicing with feet out of shoes and seeing if it makes a difference.

I went out very slow. Walked the first two hills. and walk the next two hills. Then, after 1.5 miles. My tighs were good and I ran... I ran fast. It felt so good. I guessing I was doing sub 8. It showed that I had a lot of energy left

Nothing. But I need to do transition training BRicks!!! with running hills right off the bat. Next year I need to train on hills too

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Hard but very excellent and exciting courses with all the hills.