Choppiest water I have swam in due to the wind. Most people I have ever seen hugging buoys and kayaks due to the chop. This was crazy the whole way as I was in the third wave and there were people everywhere unsure of how to make it around the course. I didn't find a way to draft and thought several times how I was glad this wasn't a year ago as I would have been in trouble and I was wondering how Greg was doing. Having these conditions for his first race could either drive him away or make him stronger.

I semi stopped to sight a few times and should have just kept going forward. I'm not sure about the blue tinted goggles as they seem to make it harder to see buoys etc. I may go back to the clear so I can sight easier. As soon as I do I'll be staring right into the sun no doubt

Nothing special here. 3rd in my age group and the 2 quicker guys finished ahead of me so I can always shave time here

I think I run too slow out of the water as I'm always feeling out of breath. Otherwise, I feel like I'm moving fairly quickly

I found Greg a couple miles in and was happy to see that he was not only out of the water but must have had a great swim! I was very relieved! Plus he was riding my road bike and hadn't crashed it or anything so that was cool : ) I pushed pretty hard on the bike the whole way and was happy with the result. I got passed while putting my feet in my shoes and then caught the guy and hung with him a little until he slowed up and I passed him. I got passed by a different guy while taking a drink after the turnaround. Dude was flying and I couldn't catch him. Interested to see what this could have been with no wind.

I need an aero bottle as I got passed trying to get a drink and that ticks me off. I only drank once and I felt it coming out of T2. If this was a longer race I woulda needed more fluids

My rack was all the way at the Run Out end of T2 so I ran with my bike thru transition after my best dismount to date. Very happy with this despite being 5th in my age group

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I felt horrible for the 1st half mile like no other race. Logical I guess as I was coming off my fastest bike leg but this was HARD! Just when I got into rhythmn the 2 miles was up but I wasn't complaining. I didn't get passed on the run but I just couldn't get it going any faster. I saw Greg after about a mile and a half and he told me to get my head up. More good advice but this coming from a guy still taking some chemo and doing his first Tri! When he's full strenght I may be in trouble...

Clearly I can make improvements here if I expect to move up the ladder

Went and told Murphy not to yell at me anymore to pick it up on the run! Even though he was right I just couldn't get moving at first. Cheered on Jenny,Greg and Peter as they came in and played with the kids. Jen (jah2212) was a true champ for watching them for us and it was great to hi 5 the kids during the race. Thanks JJ!!


My run fitness. This is currently under constuction and it will get stronger!


It's too bad the city of Grand Prairie limited Jack in keeping this race in the park. Last year (and probably in years past) each segment was longer and it was a great Sprint. Otherwise, it was a great time and very cool to watch Greg complete his first Tri. Congrats beathogans!! You have conquered Cancer and your first Sprint. Lots more to do! Thanks to Jen and the Murphys for cheering everyone on. Especially since it was nowhere near Frisco and very early to have the kids all out there. Also, big thanks to Peter and Laura Dewey for racing and supporting Greg as he took on this challenge. Having all of you guys around made it very special for him. Peter even got some hardware!! Last but certainly not least, Congrats to my fast wife who tok first in F35-39!! Wow! Way to go J!!