Swim
Comments: Went out easy from the gun; couple of running steps into the water and then a shallow dive before settling in. I was good to the first buoy, feeling pretty strong and comfortable and then the lack of swimming kicked in. I could feel my form fall apart and I was able to hang on to feet for a couple of strokes before falling out of the draft. I just aimed to settle into a nice pace and stay long and strong throughout. After the turn buoy to head back to shore I was taking several waves to the face which was surprising since there was very little chop and it didn't seem to matter which side I was breathing on, I was taking on water. Swim until my hand touched the bottom, stood and jogged up the beach. What would you do differently?: Swim a little in training Transition 1
Comments: Good transition What would you do differently?: Nothing Bike
Comments: Not a bad ride but I was more cautious with wet pavement than I have been in the past; took most turns easy and just tried to stay safe for the most part. This is a challenging course with the hills and I just tried to stay comfortable to setup a decent run. Effort seemed a little low in many spots but I just didn't have the extra gear that I wanted. Tried to stay tucked in aero and make the best of it. What would you do differently?: More riding. Transition 2
Comments: Solid transition Run
Comments: Run started okay with out of transition but like the bike, I just had nothing behind this. I cranked up the pace a couple of times but there was no sustaining it so I settled in and did the best I could. Cruised the finish to cap an enjoyable day. What would you do differently?: Run more Post race
Warm down: Walked and then rode home. What limited your ability to perform faster: Training Event comments: Good race - need to train more to go faster. Last updated: 2014-09-15 12:00 AM
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Canada
20C / 68F
Overcast
Overall Rank = 20/116
Age Group = M3039
Age Group Rank = 8/22
Got up, had breakfast, played with the kids for a bit. Hoped the rain would subside.
Rode to the race site (about 5km), picked up my chip, did about 300m of easy swimming.