Granite Man - TriathlonSprint

goggles fogged so not seeing much (but they didn't leak so that was good), lost my timing chip early in..got swam over while diving down to retreive the silly thing...couldn't fasten it while swimming so just held the damn thing in my hand the whole rest of the swim....never got into much of a rhythm , threw in breast stroke a lot..another 'survival" swim..water was warm & conditions great tho!

LEARN TO SWIM for technique & speed instead of survival,,,have better goggles & not lose chip

t1 & 2 included in bike times..t1 had to refasten chip, transition on the beach sand so not very fast -fortunately didn't get so much sand in cleats that couldn't clip in...but sandy feet..however transition very close so not a lot of time wasted to get in & out of it.

maybe break down & bring a bucket of water to was off feet for this one

this is a challenging tough hilly course over mixed roads-some good some rough with patches & cracks, open to traffic with not much shoulder..minimal turns tho, and well volunteered..

just keep getting stronger on the steep hills to keep speed up without so much effort that need recovery after..remember nutrition on bike

included in bike..went pretty well

tough start..the steep hill gets you started off at a snails pace so hard to find a good pace once you get up that first killer hill

walk around aimlessly, water, cheer a few in, hang out & chat..wait for times & awards..fresh peaches & apple juice


personal favorite-sentimental value -small & tough no frills...beautiful part of the world