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Comments: The swim was a bit rough in that I got swam over, punched and kicked. I stayed with a group and just couldn't get thru them. What would you do differently?: I need to get more agressive. Overall I was happy with my performance. I didn't freak out and after getting pummeled, I started getting more aggressive........a little to late.  Transition 1
Comments: I really took my time in T1. I wanted to make sure I took in more Endurolytes and Antifatige pills and take a bite or two of a Honey Stinger and I wear socks, so took my time getting them right as I knew I would wear them for the run. I also tend to be a bit wobbly coming out of the water. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Bike
Comments: I have gotten much better on the bike, but I need to work harder. This year I have a brand new Tri bike. I finally have the fit right and was thrilled with over 16 mph. I focused on high cadence. This is a pretty flat course. I am used to the ups and downs of hill riding. I found the flat course pretty challenging and a bit monotonous. What would you do differently?: Do more bike trainer work. Transition 2
Comments: I whipped thrut his one. Just a change of shoes, grabbed my visor and my bottle which had my endurolytes and a hammer gel in the packet What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: I was very happy with my performance here. I expected a 10:30 per mile and achieved it. (OK 10:37...but whatever). There were several aid stations and cold sponges. I passed quite a few runners, but also got passed by quite a few. It is all good!! What would you do differently?: Nothing. Post race
Event comments: This is my 2nd time at HOTL. I did the short course a few years ago. Beautiful location. Well run. Great volunteers. It is just an AWESOME AWESOME race. I can't wait to go back next year. For me, as a back of the packer, it was a great race. The event was timed right so that even a back of the packer doesn't feel alone. Volunteers had great energy thru out. LOVE IT!! Last updated: 2015-07-20 12:00 AM
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79F / 26C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 217/244
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 8/9
Night before the race, went to church and then out for dinner. I had 2 chicken tacos and 1 (only 1!) Margarita. Woke at 4:15 am, ate 2 waffles with pure maple syrup and coffee and drove to Annandale. The drive took about 1.75 hours. Check in was really fast and organized. I set up my transition area. 1 hour prerace, took 3 Race Caps Supreme (Hammer).
Did a quick job- maybe 1/4 mile total. Put on the wetsuit. I took 2 Hammer Endurolytes and 2 Hammer Antifatigue pills. Got in the water and did a few bobs and then a quick swim. While waiting for my wave to go (I was wave 4), I took in an Espresso Hammer Gel.