Need to practice sighting of bouys without breaking rhythm. Still getting used to swimming in pack in open water. On the whole swim leg is improving.

Swim time includes 100m or so run to first timing pad.

Put shoes on in transition. Still having trouble getting clean entry into shoes. Missed pedal at first attempt making for clumsy mount.

Need to sort out shoe situation. Either dry feet off a little, or maybe open up velcro tab more. Is it worth learning to have shoes attached to bike? (comments, suggetions welcome).

Rain came pelting down during first few kms - got to love that stinging feeling of rain beating against your face - sensational. Experimented with trying to push smaller gear, but eventually settled for a higher cadence in bigger gear. Got fooled slowing down too much at one corner thinking it was a turnaround.

Enjoyed passing some people (many of whom took revenge on the run).

Looking forward to going faster with more training over the off season

Again with the shoe thing...after the rain my runners were wet, making it hard to get wet feet into them.

Cover shoes back up with towel to keep them dry!

So wanted to run under 15 mins for the final race of the season. I did knock 14 seconds off from last race, so can't be totally dirty on self. Actually, been pretty stoked by overall run improvement since my first ever race in Jan.

Two cups of gatorade, free 10 min massage. Egg and bacon sandwich and a latte (and buying half -price seried merchandise at end of season sale).


More training! Considering that four months ago I was an office chair potato, totally stoked to have finished four mini-sprints and am really looking forward to continuing training in preparation for stepping up to longer race next season (with the big goal to do the Yeppoon half-ironman in August 2006 for my 40th birthday...brave and crazy!)