ChesapeakeMan AquaVelo - Aquabike

Got kicked in the face at first buoy. Had to regain composure and fix goggles. Sea nettle stings on face twice. Missed an orange buoy on second lap and had to swim an extra 75 yards to get to it. Chop increased on return leg of each lap. Waves were noticeably bigger on second lap than first. Overall swim 23/102. Average overall swim time was 1:24:31, 1:20:50 for all males, 1:18:20 for M50-54, 1:21:29 for all 40+ males. I was 17/53 men and 11/42 for men 40+.

Sight more often, so I don't miss the buoy. I tend to sight less frequently as the race progresses.

Right heel stuck getting wetsuit off. Used TriSlide, but still had some trouble with right heel. Passed two people in transition. Ranked 24/104 in T1 time. Came out of T1 20/102. Average overall T1 time was 7:21, 6:25 for M50-54, 6:44 for all males, 7:04 for males 40+.

Get legs down to heels as quickly as possible, then put thumbs under heel to wedge off quicker.

Kept topped off with hydration and nutrition throughout the ride. First half of each loop had headwinds and second half had tailwinds. Took advantage of tailwind as much as possible, while still staying within my power zone average. Overall 17/102 on bike segment, passed 8 people, got passed by 5 people. Average overall bike time was 6:22:02, 6:05:04 for males, 5:56:13 for M50-54, 6:08:29 for 40+ males.

Drink more water in between Gatorade. Put on more sunscreen at Special Needs stop. Take less time at Special Needs.

Stretched and then went for a 2 mile brick run. Felt great.


Stayed in prescribed power zone. Did not try to race the bike segment. Could have gone a little faster, if I were racing as hard as possible. That was not the goal of this race, however. It was a dress rehearsal for IMFL.


Could not find post-race massage tent. Good race and well -organized.