Overall, I'm happy with my swim performance this time. Despite the water being a bit hot for me again, I managed to keep my cool with breathing as well as a constant, uninterrupted rythm (unlike the 1st time).
I'm pretty disappointed with the "official" time (25min??). Without looking at my stop watch, I knew I did much better (18:14 as oppossed to 25min the 1st time), that's what I'm going with. (the first time I did this race they couldn't even give me a time for the water & T1, so why should I trust their system over my Polar? BTW-they used that stupid CAD timing system again)

1) I would've started more in the middle and not so much on the outside.
2) I would've kept a safe distance from the bouy...... :)

The transition are was moved to a higher and further lot that looked like the surface of a volcano (very rocky). My performance on T1 was as expected and I was more prepared. Getting there early is a perfect way to start your day on any race. I layed everything out and left pleny of water to drink there as well as the extra towel.

Nothing I was happy with my T1 performance.

Felt stronger and more comfortable this time (as opposed to July?). Too bad there were no times in the first round to compare but I'm confident I did better here too. I did start with a higher cadence and finished the same to go easy on the legs. Yes, the course was still as hard as the first time but not such a killer. Didn't ride with feet on top of shoes cause of the terrible terrain at T2.

I'm going to concentrate on hill type work outs. It can only help and give me more stength on flat races.

Drank water and made sure to go as smooth as possible.

Nothing. I'm happy with T2. Maybe time will teach me to see it differently.

Started off nice and slow and walked whenever my HR went to about 168. Not until the return did my HR stabalize enough for me to stay running comfortably.

Could not do much more than I did due to injuries. I am happy that physical therapy is helping a lot. Hope to be in great shape for next year.

Did some stretching but could not concentrate for that (don't know why).


Lack of training due to injuries


Overall, I'm happy with my performance because I learned a lot, not only from the first round of this race but from other races as well and applied what I learned. I was more in control and in (slightly), better shape. I think control is what makes me happier about my performance this time. As time passes, I'll know more and will make next year speed my area of concentration.