Lake in the Hill Triathlon - Triathlon

The past 2 years I was at 12:57 and 12:02 for this swim. Lack of swim training really showed up here. Felt good otherwise, although the wind kicked up a bit of chop. Nothing major, but I am used to this lake being flat calm. Time trial start which cuts down on traffic. I thought the course was a bit longer this year. Seemed to go pretty far down the backside of the lake. Garmin read .56 miles.

More swim training. I have it in me to be around 12:30 for this course.

Pretty good time. You have to stuff your wet suit in a bag and I always struggle with it.

Nothing, 2 minutes is about right.

Again, lack of bike training. I have been really unmotivated lately and am looking forward to a triathlon break after next week. I felt I was really flying on the way out and my Garmin confirms this. Then we turned around and hit the beginnings of the cold front coming in with gusty winds. They were not as bad as later in the day, but enough to shave some time. It was a good effort considering. I usually can do 20-21 mph on this course, but not today.

More bike training. I spent the winter prepping for the Cary HM as I wanted to break 2 hours (and I did) so I was off the bike trainer and pool for a while.

Good T1 for me. I was right by run out, so once I racked my bike, I slipped on my socks and shoes and got going.

1 minute is a good time for me.

I still have some leftover run fitness. I expected to be around 33:30 and that's right where I came in.

I did not do a single brick workout this year. Still have trouble that first 1/2 mile off of the bike.

Got some food and drink. Met up with my wife. She grabbed my swim bag and I packed up and rode back to Costco. Home by 9:30.


Lack of training this year. Need a break.


This is a really well run race. I will probably always do it since it's so close. Extremely well organized and for $50, a bargain.