School boy error in that as I got ready I prepared T area beautifully put on neoprene chip holder, then did the whole race with the magic chip in the envelope in the T area. No splits, no info, no position.
You only do it once!
Also was first attempt (not even tried in training) at open water swim. Couldn't crawl as felt like being strangled so had to breaststroke all the way - very disappointed. Still got round and not a terrible time!

Not be strangled by wetsuit - crawl all the way.
Wear chip!

Not able to do shoes on bike cos can't balance well enough to fasten them yet - one to work on in training. Took time in transition and all went smoothly and calmly, nice join between swim and run. Wetsuit came off cleanly and overall stress free.

Speed up next time now I am comfortable with procedure.

Thoroughly enjoyed the bike, stayed in a tough gear and motored round overtaking people. Great feeling.

Push it a little more now I have my confidence.

Again took transition calmly and got away fairly cleanly. No stress.

Shoes off before getting off - practice.

Started fast and slowed down when saw how fast was going. Could have maintained pace though just freaked myself out when saw speed and hr on watch. Pleased with time though!

Don't look at watch next time just pound it out!

Smiled alot.


Confidence.


Exceptionally well organised a credit to John Lunt at Humanrace.
Up to date scores on the web and sportcam.net with some prize shots at moments like leaving the water.