Was getting off to a good start when I was kicked in the face. Didn't lose goggles, but had to pause and readjust them. My swim was pretty comfortable. Just before halfway point, I started getting passed by swimmers from subsequent waves. I had been expecting this, but it was very mildly frustrating nonetheless. Began to tire just before seonc turn point and had to concentrate more on form -- balance, full stroke, high elbow, and catch. There were enough bouys that sighting was easier than expected -- you could sight on the next bouy and not search for the distant turn-around point. I still tend to weave as I swim, but I didn't get as far off course as I have in the past.

Work on retaining form over distance and some speed work.

Throw cap and goggles on bag while stepping in small plate of water (previously set up) and onto open part of towel to clean feet. Grab glasses and Gu from helmet (stuff in pockets). Socks and shoes on (will tighten velcro once mounted.) Gloves already stuck on aero bar ends. Run with bike to mount point.

Tape gels to top tube and load into pockets once riding. Still debate going sockless. (Did for many years with older pair of shoes, but like socks for the running.)

Tape aero bars and forego gloves.

I pushed moderately hard on the bike, but I probably could done a little more. With the upcoming run, I was worried about pushing too hard. Early on, I started passing many riders (great feeling) only to realize that they had no race numbers -- some group ride had made their way onto the course.
Ate a gel at 20 mins into bike, but it didn't digest as quickly as normal, so I skipped the second one.

Better pre-race review of course -> loosened shoe straps too early and had to pedal for quarter mile with loose shoes.
Running dismount

Came off bike and nearly couldn't walk on right foot -- severe pain in outer edge of arch of foot. I've had this once before, and I think I have have been curling my toes in my shoes or pushing with outside of foot instead of evenly. Hobbled to rack, but someone was dawdling in front (looking for the right rack) and blocking the rack. I snapped for him to 'move it!'. (I was in pain - I apologize!) Shoes on OK, but I couldn't run and I sorta hopped/skipped out of transition area and into first part of run.

Stretch/wiggle toes in bike shoes for last half-mile. Pay attention to even pressure across pedal.