There were waves coming from the right on the way out. I would guess they were about 1 foot. With the waves and the general chaos during the start, I have to say the first 100-200 yards were the slowest. There were moments going out to the first bouy I needed to breastroke. Either due to congestion or waves. It took me some time to find my space. After the turnaround, I was able to catch a few people. I felt much stronger coming in than going out.

OWS. This was the first one of the year. The first race is probably not the time to get in the open water for the first time.

Good transition. In and out pretty quick. I had the race belt, sunglasses, and shirt on pretty quick. Helmet was on and then took off out of the transiton. I almost mounted my bike too soon. I was looking at the wrong yellow line. Wheewww!

Compression t-shirts are hard to put on when you are wet. I was only able to get my shirt on to my shoulders. I was able to put the rest of it on during the first mile of the ride.

There was a little breeze on your back on the way out. You noticed it after the turnaround.

I almost took a spill getting by first foot out of the bike shoes. Took my head off the road and looked down. NEVER AGAIN WILL I DO THAT. LOL.
Good rack and sat down to put on shoes. No issues getting socks on and shoes tied. Took off out of T2 for the run.

There was not a sign or indicator for the first mile. I missed it last year too. I don't think there is one. lol. I will have to ask sjschafer.

Pick up the pace sooner. Three miles is quick. No need to save anything for later. I could have ran probably 20 sec/mile quicker.

Ate an orange and a banana while taking to sjlschafer's cheering section, wife, boys, etc.


OWS.