Felt great on the swim. The wave start made it not crowded hardly at all and everyone could just cruise. Water felt great as well.

Had to take a short bathroom break on the way to the bike.
The transition area was huge, so this accounts for some time. I did pretty well, don't really know how i would have gone faster considering.

I really pushed hard on the bike and i was passing a ton of people all the time considering the sice of the field. It got hot and humid quick, so i tried to increase what I was drinking but i guess i didn't get enough electrolytes and fluids and i started to cramp at the last quarter mile in, which did not bode well for the run.

Decent, tried to stretch my hamstring some b/c they cramped on bike... then headed off.

I died, i was cramping both in my legs and my stomach. I couldn't pick up my pace without cramping. Had to stop a lot of times at bathrooms to try and relieve myself. Also, ended up walking at aid stations and a bit every couple miles about half-way through. I am surprised i salvaged an under 2 hour run. I also took a bit more time once i knew that i wasn't going to break 5 hours. Sigh.

Nutrition practice and train in heat more, which was hard b/c its been winter until april 5th, race day.

water, stretch, smoothies, banana, beignets


nutrition and cramps.