Doughboy 5168 2.0 - TriathlonOlympic

After a year of swimming, I still have the worst form ever. My coaching literally begins tomorrow. It's about time.

swim properly

Weird circumstances made for a long T1.

Not much honestly.

Mentally prepared for last 10 to be far harder than first 15 due to my difficulty getting up any incline. Was pleasantly surprised to get it done smoothly.

Be lighter and go faster.

Stopping to do my civic duty and vote definitely added time, but the RD was cool about it.

Not vote.

Watched the sunset on the last half. Had to gallo-walk the first half, but really felt strong bringing in the end.

RED ROBIN. 22 oz Oktoberfest, Burning Love burger and gingerbread milkshake that oops! had a shot of Jim Beam. No no, I'll take it that way, don't make another one.


You keep asking this question. When will I be asked "what helped you do well today?" We all know I'm large and slow. But all things being relative, it was awesome. Having my wife and son check in throughout the course was motivating, as was running by my daughter's schoolbus with her on it, knowing she'd join the two of them at the finish.


How could I complain? I designed it, beginning to end. All I could add is the ability to custom order the weather. It looks like I did just that.

I think this has to become an annual event. Same course, go for new PRs. Maybe move the date to a more sure thing for temperature. I'll talk to the RD for next year.