First tri swim in a river. Spent to much energy fighting the current. The first leg going across the river the current pushed most everyone downstream and we had to swim back upstream to round the 2nd bouy.

Sight better and "play" the current.

Long run uphill from the river to T1. I felt I had a good T1.Lots of people were sitting down to get their breath due to the run uphill from the river exit.

Not much I could have done better.

I gave the bike everything I had.

I didn't know the conditions would be windy due to maybe the morning thunderstorms. I wouldn't have used my solid rear disc had I known it was going to be windy.

I forgot my headband and had to run about 10 yards back to get it. Otherwise, I felt T2 was fine.

This was a new course, so I wasn't prepared for the hills. Cramps we trying to make themselves known, but never "kicked in." Thank goodness! I drank water on the bike portion and water at the aid stations on the run.

Eat more "Sport Legs" at the end of the bike portion.

Walked around to get my breath from sprinting at the finish. Drank water and walked more for a cool-down. Then headed straight for the food tent!


Not being prepared for the current in the river. Having a solid disc rear wheel on the bike with the wind. Not ready for the hills on the run.


Team-Magic.com always puts on a great race. The swim start was delayed by perhaps this was the first race in this venue. Once the swim portion began, everything else ran like clockwork.