tight start due to the abundance of sharp rocks. I actually got three cuts on my foot from walking into the water.

I think the water hazards will likely prevent me from doing this race in the future

decided I would swim without a shit and wear a bike top with sleeves on the bike and run. I had trouble getting it on and this resulted in one of the slowest Transition times

Will look for a full zip tri top with sleeves. I always get a bad sunburn even with sunscreen

nice course. well marked

Decided to try going all out for the bike and see what I would have left for the run. This plan may have worked better on a shorter sprint course. At 30k it was almost a oly distance.

Not sure what I was doing for over a minute

Run was a bit of a fandango. They changed the course but gave instructions before race where the turn around was. I turned but don't think many other folks did. I was on the second out and back and hadn't seen anyone. I slowed a little and walked for a second as I wasn't sure if I was going the right way. I finally saw the turn around and timing mat and started back. I picked the pace up a little now that I had confidence that I was going the right way. Finally saw some other runners. Two folks appeared in front of me but apparently RD had sent then in do to getting lost in the woods. Turns out a lot of folks got lost, some ran extra, some probably didn't cover the whole 5k. Either way no shade and even in September it was hot

My bike plan backfired and killed my run. But the time trade off was probably pretty even. I think with some confidence I was going the right way I may have gone a little faster. Who knows

heat


RD apologized profusely and took responsibility. Apparently a volunteer told people to keep going at the first turn around. I didn't see him, but did see the giant "sprint turn around" sign. RD gave everyone gifts.

Overall good race. The rocks at the swim start will probably prevent me from racing here again. Although its a beautiful site.

nice race t