I decided I would try to start at the front of the pack. Ran in and was suprised on how much room I got, The first buoy was about 100 yards straight out so I gave a little sprint, rounded it nicely and settled down for a couple hundred yards of fun.

Not too much. I feel very comfortable during the swim. I am not tired when I get out so I guess I should keep moving it a little faster. My sighting was off on the long straight aways so I went back and forth quite a bit

the timer for this race didnt capture transitions. Maybe it got added into by crappy bike split (ha). I felt good dont feel like I wasted too much time. Suit came right off and I got into the bike pretty well

craptastic! I didnt feel bad but I felt real slow.This was a very disheartening ride. I was passed by everyone-age group guys, older guys, 300lb guys, ladies of all ages and sizes, my grandma...I am glad I wasnt familiar with the course because if it was a double loop I might have quit. Luckily I had no idea where I was so I had to finish. The last 5 miles I got a burst of energy and started passing some people who had dusted me.

Obviously more time on the bike. I bought a trainer and was able to double my time in the saddle since my last oly but it was for nought I guess.

once again no time provided. felt quick. Almost got run over by some dude flying in right before the dismount. A note to you Mr.Red shirt guy- if you were busting it to shave a second off your time and you were just now catching my slow butt while almost running it over- slow down you aint getting a medal.

good run. caught Mr.red shirt guy 2 feet outside of transition and saw him a walkin' several times on the out and back run course. I loved the shad aspects of the course. It was a little tricky to pass because of the narrow path and the rocks but I love trail running so this was a dream course for me. I would take this over a dull run on the road anytime.

not much. I had a great sprint at the end and caught three people. Wore a visor and I felt good (no sweat in eyes, no heatstroke)

pacing back and forth infront of the heed and water coolers


lack of sleep and mental distress - I was about to DNS the race but the kiddo seemed fine and my wife said to go and race and try to relax my mind and body


Pros: set a new overall PR by nine minutes, set a new swim PR by 2.5 minutes, set a new OLY distance run PR by six mintues
Cons: Set new low for bike time/speed,

Goals: My A race in Sylvania is in a few weeks. I feel good about the swimming and running improvement. I want to hit 2:30. I must improve to at least 20 MPH on the bike

Task:
1) get a professional fit. I have been riding and adjusting my bike on what I have gleaned from others and the internet (if it is ont he the internet it is true right?). I have scheduled a fitting to make sure I am in the proper position to get the most out of my bike ( a POS roadie with clip on aero bars but I know the issue isnt so much the bike)
2) Make biking a priority. It is #3 on my enjoyment list and also the most difficult to fit into the schedule. Between the fluid trainer and more road time I will log more hours.