Had to wait for a couple of guys to climb out before I could exit. Got to the ladder at 7:19.

Should've hopped out of the pool at lane's end instead of waiting for the ladder...would've beaten 1:24

Transition began as soon as we exited natatorium and includes the quarter mile run to the transition area, accounting for the extended time. Actually surprised it came out as good as it did. Jogged most of the way to my rack.

Nothing...pretty good.

Good bike leg, though not without discomfort due to the wind...seemed like no matter which direction we rode we were into the wind. Except the northbound leg toward the bike entrance, and there was an incline there. Spun briskly on first loop except the Ridge Road portion, on which I really pushed. On second loop, I pushed hard for five minutes, spun for two, etc. On final northbound leg I let the terrain dictate...didn't want to push too hard right before the run.

Maybe push a little harder on first loop.

My rack required coming through full length of transition, still came out better than I'd have expected.

Get there earlier and find a better rack!

Runs have improved as chest issue has declined, though still much slower than previous. Still, given challenges over the last several months, running at an 11:06 pace feels almost miraculous. Followed my standard run/walk race protocolrace protocol, with a few extra "pushing" periods sprinkled into the run legs.

Maybe push a little harder on the regular running during run intervals.

Bottle of water, a donut, walked around. Can't be beat.


Challenges on run.


Really like this race and the course, except for that long transition run. Bike course and run course and solid.