The West Branch "Battle at the Branch" - Triathlon

OK swim, not great, disappointed with time as I have swam this distance in 24 or 25 before without a wetsuit, my swim is slower or I swam crooked

go harder? not sure, last year when I did this race I was faster and #3 out of the water

so so transition, ran out of water OK, took a little extra time getting out of wetsuit, also I decided to put on a long sleeve shirt because it was cold and I'm glad I did

maybe be a little quicker with the bike shoes, helmet, and wetsuit

first race on tri bike, one of my faster splits, especially since it is only June, felt pretty comfortable, used aerobars quite a bit except on really bumpy spots

not much, maybe go a little bit harder, HR 150?

new tri shoes saved some time, not tieing laces, not sure I stopped and started my watch accurately, times based on Garmin

not much

run felt good, happy with my speed, spring marathon really helps, no cramping or pain at all in legs, felt strong, though it was uncomfortable

not much, I think this may have been my fastest 10k

walked a little, supposed to be a chiropractic tent, didn't see it


maybe swimming straighter, cold water? going a little harder on the bike


my ranks don't include the 2 guys in my age group who placed 2nd and 3rd overall, so would need to add two places to just about everything except i beat the #3 guy in the swim and the run. For an early season olympic it went pretty well. Would like to get my time down in the lower 2:20's prior to age group nationals, get a little faster in the swim like I used to be, a little faster bike, and maintain the run