First snake swim. Was nervous about possible passing/getting passed. But it wasn't bad. I passed 4 people on the 3rd & 4th length and another on the 13th. I don't remember being passed, but was told I was once. The lanes were wide enough so I wasn't afraid of running into someone. The last person I passed was not happy about it - had I known I would have drafted the last three lengths.

Not lose my GU.

I have to work on this. It's not the two minutes faster time I'm worried about. It's the mental lapse it creates knowing you worked hard to finish ahead of people in the swim, and ten people pass you in transition.

Practice more, plan ahead, set up area better.

The wind affected everyone the same. This is why I train on Riverside going South - so I don't get too bothered by the 15-20mph headwind. One crosswind almost blew me down.

Go faster on the out and remain on aero position longer against the wind.

Race number ripped and had to re-pin, but 10-20 seconds doesn't bother me.

nothing.

Slightly confusing, but was good to run past crowd twice for support. I prefer longer runs and you can tell from my age group ranks in the three disciplines.

Run harder, but I always feel I could have done that AFTER the race

free food


training


A great race and very well done. This is considering a huge turnout compared with last year (I'm told). Very helpful and knowledgable volunteers. Several first timers. This is why small local races are great.