A lot of trouble getting my breathing under control at the start. Seemed like a lot more people in my wave versus last time. After I got past the first bouy, had a good run of freestyle, with breaststoke mixed in.

Spent a lot less time drying off this time, which helped. No socks...and no blisters. Jogged out.

I felt a lot more comfortable on the bike versus last race. Definitely pushed myself a lot harder up the hills, which surprisingly to me didn't cost me anything on the run. I felt like there were a couple more spots I could have pushed, but all in all a good pace.

Nearly knocked over the rack while putting my bike back (the posts were to close together). I had to stand there and hold it while a volunteer moved the legs back out. Nice of him, otherwise I don't know what I'd have done. Cost me some time, no big deal.

Not knock the rack over.

Felt pretty good, but stiff at the start. If the mile markers are right, I hit a rut in the 2nd mile. I really picked up the last mile, which was great. It does make me feel like I have the potential to do that for all three miles, not just flat out on the last mile.

I'd like to see a more consistent 8:00 pace for all three.

Stretch, water, shower


Fantastic race for me, improved by 5 minutes from the last race on the same course last month.