Terrible swim. This was the first time that I got into the water with my wetsuit and it felt very constricted. My race weight from 2012 was 170 and I checked into Trinona around 178, which seemed to be the biggest variable from the year previous. Outside of a panic, I did struggle to trust my breathing technique and resorted to a side stroke a few times.

Nothing new on race day... Get in the water a few times before the race.

Not a bad transition, but not a great one either. All went well from the water to the bike mount line, but I forgot to put a rubber band on my shoe. I struggled gathering speed and getting my feet into the shoes.

Go through my pre-race procedure and not miss an important thing like the rubber band.

I thought I'd be faster than 19.8mph, but I guess 9 out of 36 shows it was a little tougher course than your typical rollers. I really would have liked getting up to speed sooner and I know I could have pushed a touch harder on the hills.

Pushing harder on the hills, although the hills are where I caught the most people. I got passed quite a bit on the flats so this tells me that I have some opportunities to improve effeciency here.

This was the best that I came into the bike off line. Smooth jump off the bike and a quick run to transition.

The first mile and a half hurt, but I was able to push through it and got comfortable enough to open up my gate and get some speed.

More bricks so I can get that speed early in the run.

Got my finisher medal and took a walk around to wait for Missy to finish.


Lots going on outside of triathlon training.


Love this race. I'd love to get back there soon!