Pool was quite warm even for me. Trainer recommended working on steady pace rather than speed to save energy for bike and run.

My time should have been closer to 12:45-13:00. The swim is the easiest portion of a tri for me, so I should just swim it as fast as possible if it is a pool swim.

Slower than it felt.

The course was out and back on the same road. I came back about 5 minutes faster than I went out. A little nervous on the way out.

This is always a tough transition for me as I need to wear socks for the ride/run and it is tough to dry off quickly and put on socks.

Should have gone out faster - More even pace. Work on getting onto bike faster at bike mount line.

Not a bad transition, although I was distracted and obstructed by participants with later start times entering the transition area to set up. I was a little worried as I set up on an end which was farther back from the bike start/finish, but close the begin of the run. I don't think my set-up location had an impact

Ran the course the weekend before and it was much easier. The long hill seemed harder than normal. I also felt out of breath the entire run.

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Walked around - did some stretches. Drank lots of water and ate some orange slices. Watched teammates finish and shopped for tri-gear.


Need more time on the bike!


First time doing this annual race. It's a nice course, and it's only 5 minutes from my house. My goal was 1:40 and I went 1:40.5, so it was a good race. It was a very warm day and I was lucky to have an early start.