getting in and out of the water was basically single file on a steep ramp. people were barely in the water when the horn went off, so there wasn't much warming up to be done. all in all though, it was my best swim ever. wetsuits are excellent

was slow putting socks on wet feet, but other than that it was fine.

rode the new bike and it felt more comfortable. the only issue i had was popping my chain just after a turn onto a steep hill. getting clipped in and moving was a pain, but after that the bike went well.
i didn't push too hard because i have not done enough hill work and didn't want to blow up. i was chasing timmy the whole time since he had a great swim and i thought i might be able to catch him. didn't happen though. overall, i averaged over 20 on a hilly course so i am happy with that.

couldn't catch timmy on the bike, but i finally saw him again in transition. he was hurrying to get out of there and get a lead on me on the run and they called my name on the loudspeaker as i finished the bike. he was cursing me as he ran off and i heckled and screamed at him as i changed.

best run of my life. caught up to tim and talked for a minute and then settled into a great pace. sun came out so i started to heat u a little, but i felt great and couldn't ask for a better time.

hung out with tim and cheered in k. line for food was really long so we just got on the road.


mostly bike speed and hill work.


i like this race. the transition area was great (except the bike entrance and exit was the same side which isn't really right). the whole area around the transition, start/finish was a great park. there was plenty of parking and nice open fields and lots of area to move around. the volunteers were great and water stations were good. got a cup instead of a medal for finishing, which is pretty cool if you are tired of medals. i guess you might be bummed if it was your first tri.
as i said the bathroom line and food line were rediculous, but for some reason it didn't bother me. i would do the race again.