Swim went really well. There wasn't really time to get into a groove or get tired. It was such a short course.

maybe warmup, but I don't really think much, because I dind't know when (or even if) the race was going to start, so warming up was a moot point.

T1 is long because had to pack up all stuff in bag for transition to finish line. It is a problem with this race. Took a little extra time to wash off my feet, which looks like it may have cost me about a minute, but being comfortable during the bike is important!

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Overall my bike was really, really good. One mph over my goal pace. I was happy with the speed and even the hill climbing on the few hills that were present. I do, in hindsight, wish I had put on more chamois cream that morning, but overall things were great!

Stroopwafels fall apart after being banged around in the bento for a few hours. They were very hard to eat.

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Again, took some time to make sure I was comfortable on the run. Changed socks and shirt into dry versions. Took a gu in T2 to combat the fact that I'm normally not very good at eating on the run.

not much...maybe remember to untie my shoes before hand!!

Overall, this run was MUCH better than my other HIM or my stand alone HM. I twas long, and I'm thinking I don't really want to do it again right now, but I remember the whole section fo the race (unlike my previous HIM). Course was shady for the most part and had it not been, I would have been HOT.

Ended up walking everything after the first mile due to stomach issues until about mile 7, then I had large blister on bottom of right foot, so didn't run much until the last 100m or so.

probably could have worn my newer shoes to not end up with the blister (although, I think they are the reason I have toe pain right now).

I need to figure out how to eat and run at the same time. Also...pretzels are a terrible idea when you are already dehydrated. It was like eating salty sawdust.

absolutely none--just packed up my stuff and left because C and the kids were there.


run fitness.


The events weren't on time, but it was out of the RD's hands, given that there was a super thick layer of fog that morning. Shuttle bus to T1 also got stuck in the mud, so it was likely the event wouldn't have been able to start on time anyway, but again, not really the RD's fault. I can't speak to post race activities, as they were all closed up by the time I got there at 4:30 (race delayed by over an hour and the catered food/drink trucks were only contracted until 4:30 cutoff).

Overall, this is an okay race that has potential to be great with a few more years to work out the kinks (this is only year two).