T1 included in time

Swim went great. Was aiming for around 7:30. Last year when I swam this course, the best I did was 8:30. No panic at all, actually started off in the middle of the pack just so I could get the feeling of being jostled around. Sighting was ok, instead of using bouy, used a cell tower off in the distance, which was easier to see. Got off course a few times on teh way out, until I started using a life guard on a board to keep me in line. After I turned the bouy, swam pretty straight on the way in.

Nothing really

Went pretty smoothly. Had a bit of trouble pulling off the suit, should just sit down. Had it unzipped and pulled off my arms by the time I got to my bike. Shoes and socks went on pretty uneventfully, but would probably be better served sitting to do it.

Sit down to get things off and on

Two loop course with a couple of decent climbs and some long downhills on each loop. Went out at a pretty good pace, have no idea how fast though, since I forgot to reset the computer. DOH. More or less followed Dave (Hudnick) around the course.

nothing really

Pretty smooth. Made sure to unclip early, then took my time jogging back to T@ to get my legs moving. Slipped running shoes on and grabbed hat.

Nothing

Time inludes T2
Caught Dave in transition and we ended up running together the whole course. Legs came around pretty quickly, had a few problems with stitches, but worked them out. Last mile or so was ran in a complete downpur with soem thunder and lightening.

Got to my rack and my bike, shoes, helmet and wetsuit were gone. Praying that my wife took them to the car before it started raining (she did, what a great wife she is). Collected up the rest of my soaked stuff and ran for the pavillion.


Nothing much really, maybe not to a 10 mile run the day before. And having to work all day before the race. My legs are always fresher in the morning.


Good training race for the 1/2 IM next week. Learned a few things that I will definitely employ next week. I'll post a few "photos" that my 7yo son took at the race as soon as I upload them