Oh I started out way too fast. 5:55 first mile. Of course several people pasted me on the return leg. I feel great starting out, but once my HR catches up, I am in the red zone. I expect that to happen, so it doesn't bother me too much. I do need to learn to pace myself.

Try to start a little slower.

Seems like a long time just to take off my running shoes, grab my helmet & bike and run out. Transitions are not my strongest suit, but I did pass 5 people on the way out

speed it up

Good ride. HR steady a around 150. I almost crashed into a barrier just out of T1 as I was looking down fixing my shoes. That could have hurt!

Look up the road when getting into my shoes.

At least I am consistent with my time

I was expecting a 7:15 or more pace. Felt great off the bike, increased speed over the first 1/2 mile. Made the turn around at 7:01. On the way back, I saw a lot of people getting close. Did my best to keep the tempo going. Was passed at about 1/3 mile to go. He looked my age.... I hung onto him for about 100 meters, then he left me. Still he helped me keep my pace up. Finished the last mile @ 6:58 with a young kid right behind me at the finish.

Can't think of anything

Walked a bit, drank some H2O. Jogged about 3/4 mile.


Limited brick workouts prior to the race. No speed work.


This race is a fun, short race. It is a good workout. Decided to race to judge my running. Still trying to FULLY recover from knee surgery. Obviously it doesn't affect my running too much, but I still have some pain & I have not been doing any speed work this year. I was very pleased with my times.