felt all right - either the swim was a little long or there was some current, even the pros weren't that fast considering stated distance. got caught up in people a few times, but eventually managed to find some pace

be a little more aggressive in the beginning.

long-ish run up the beach, through showers, into transition. took my sweet time. this is just preparation for st. anthony's. long-ish run out with bike.

i took it easy on the hills, and just concentrated on a steady pace. felt pretty good, except for a little numbness in my toes getting off the bike.

more hills, but i am not concerned right now - st. anthony's is flat.

again, took time through transition. my feet were cramping a bit off the bike.

started off so well, probably too fast. i need to calm down a bit, but i'm glad i was feeling well. 1st mile was about 9:25, but i did a lot of slowing down after (obviously) and then i fell apart when i had to stop to tie my shoe (must get speedlaces). but overall? i want to run 10-10:30 miles at St. anthony's, so i'm on target for that.

also - finishing in the sand on the beach is just cruel.

speedlaces. don't go out so fast.

a lot of walking around. went over to get some food, but then wasn't ready for it, and they ran out when i went back (while people were still racing).


hung out for awards, despite a mechanical problem on the bike rick finished 2nd in his age group / 6th overall. it was tight at the top too, without the mechanical he might have won.