Swim Course was fine. It was only my second open water swim at this distance. 1st being Liberty Tri in June. Enjoyed the swim at Chisago much better and the water was alot warmer. I think I am ready for IMLOU though.

In and out as fast as I could.

My fastest time on the bike at this distance. Good course. I was in the last swim wave given I regsistered on Thursday prior to race and I did not like weaving in and out of the sprint traffic. Heart rate was in the 130-140bpm during the bike.

I had to stop and take a leak on the bike twice. I guess that is good though. At least I know I am drinking enough. Maybe to much?

Change socks, put on running hat and hit the road.

Legs felt good off the bike I can really see an improvement in my running of the bike. The 45 min to 1 hour bricks after the long ride have made a difference. Alternated water/gatorade at each aid station. Felt good the whole run. Heart rate averaged 155-160bpm duing the run.

Packed up my gear grabbed a burger at Culvers and went to my kids cheerleading practice until 6pm. Boy was I spent by the time I got home.


I think I could have pushed harder on the run and pulled maybe a 1:40 or 1:41. I have no complaints about my bike time and the swim I think that is about the best I can do for now.


Good race may do it again next year. The only complaint I can think of is waving in and out the people from the sprint. I went from a 5:42:42 at Liberty Tri in June to a 5:11:24 at Chisago HIM. Up next IMLOU.