Started at front so I wouldn't have to worry about going around/past others. Felt good and strong!

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At opposite end of run in, but not too far
Suit was halfway off and cap and goggles were off before getting to bike in transition.
I was right by bike mount/dismount, so it was quick to get out of transition and on to bike.

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I think this is the fastest or close to the fastest bike average I've had in a race. I felt really good and strong and was confident I could hold the pace and still run well off the bike.

Towards the end of the bike I had to slow down because there were 2 vehicles driving on the road, a car parked on the side and a biker in my way, so I had no choice. That definitely cost me a little bit of time.

Maybe push even harder?

Little fumbling getting knee brace on, but other than that, I pick up everything else (visor, fluid belt, race number belt) and put them on as I head out of transition and start running.

Make sure knee brace straps are laid out as best as possible.

The woman who came in second was just ahead of me getting into transition, but I had a faster transition, so we started the run close together, with her in the lead and pulling away. But, I was able to get fairly close to her, but not pass her.



I carried too much fluids - I only needed 1 bottle of Infinit, but also had a bottle of water - not needed especially for this distance and temperature.

Walked around.


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Started about 15 to 20 minutes late (which I anticipated since that happens quite often with DQ Series races), but it's still a little annoying.

There were lots of beginners, including non road bikes, so I had to yell "passing" quite a bit on the bike (not sure they would understand "on your left"). I thought the bike course would be more crowded, but it wasn't, so that was nice!

The course was flat and fast with plenty of volunteers.

I would do this race again, especially because it is only 30 minutes from home.