Swim start was sudden, no warning to get ready. Did not have time to really prep and focus for the start. Did an ok job of starting and finding space. Mentally was not there and could not get into a real groove. Did some backstroke and breast stroke on the way out to try to focus, but never really did. Did better on way in on getting into groove, but never really got it going.

Well, obviously train. Plan was to not swim much in training, and is showed. Worst swim time in this event for me. Also, getting focused at start may have helped.

Felt like good transition. Actually sat to put on socks and shoes, this seemed to work better than in past. Kept gear to a minimum, worked out well.

Actually time the transition period to see how I did.

Bike was not bad, about average for me over the times I did this race. For the amount of training, results were good. On the return the wind was in our face and it slowed the time. I probably could have pushed it a little more than I did, though.

Training really, otherwise happy with bike segment.

Good transition, no hassles with bike or helment, did not have to change shoes, so was out fast.

Not too bad, I started off good, then some very slight cramp in the calves so slowed and recovered nicely. Picked it up the last half and finished well.

I think mentally I knew I would have a mediocre time at this point, so I really did not push it on the run, could have done better here.

Just refueled and drank. Nothing much. Felt good rest of day, no soreness, no stretching.


Lack of training, especially swim. Looking at other times in this event, bike and run are almost always the same, swim has big delta. Also mental focus at start.


No mile markers on run. No transition times.