first 200 was a zoo. due to "shallow water" they had us go to the left of the first bouy. Had someone drafting me so close, their hands were hitting my arse. Good thing for them I do not kick, for if I did, a broken jaw would have happened.

Was able to mix it up off and on in the draft, but I did not get to the front before the gun, and once again, this put me in a bad spot. Still had my 2nd fastest swim at this race and was 3rd fastest BTer that I know of (Jorge dose not count as he is an elite ) :)

A little over 1/2 way through the swim, I got on the wrong side of someone and we were matching speeds. Had to sit up and switch sides to get back on course.


Overall, I was happy with the swim. A few tactical errors, but not a big deal in the big picture of things

pretty good transition. Needed to make sure the feet were cleaner as I had a small piece of something under my big toe for the ride.

not much, I rocked this pretty good.

Went out quite hard. Knew I was pushing and could blow up on the run for this effort. I knew if I wanted any chance of a PR, I would have to be at least at 18 MPH average. Had that most of the way. The mile makers clicked off fast, and I thought they might be wrong at a few points. I did not feel like this pace was way too hard, but the run showed I left little in the tank. I started to leg cramp twards the end and knew I was in for a long run.

train out on the road a lot more. I think I have had 6 outside rides this year and it realy shows. Tons of drainer miles help, but do not hone riding skills at all. I loged a lot of bike hours, but I think they were a lot of calorie burning miles, not skill mussles.

Mind you, this was a quick time for me, not my fastest, but in the mix. I just needed to have something left in the tank.

completely forgot about the speed bumps on the road in to transtion. Was too late to get my feet out of the shoes before the dismount line.

not much, I am happy with my tranistions in genereal

Boy this realy sucked.Slower than last year, and I was still recovering last year from an injury. Thought I was still faster than last year, until I checked the numbers. I walked most of this course. Started out with 11:30's for the first two miles. Knew at that pace a PR was completely lost.

Started to walk just after mile 2. Got a pebble in my shoe, and by the time I got it out, a blister had started. Add to that a few twinges in the shins and groin, and I decided to let the race go as a finish.

I had to keep in mind, I have only one real chance left this season to get my act together for a PR and that is the Baystate Marry. As of right now, I am not even entered, but have to get my mile up realy soon. With that in mind, I mailed in the rest of the run and only put on dashes for the camera man and the finsh shoot.

The blister was sore enough that I walked about 1/4 mile on the road without my shoes, but then thought better of it.

Get my act together. I skiped a bunch of weekend training runs and rides to let my wife sleep on the weekends. That was more important than PR's, but now I need to set a little focus on the rest of the season.

grabbed a cold water in the finish shoot, and headed for the lake for a dip. The water was not cold enough, but it helped. headed from the lake to tranistion for some sandles (sneakers were not going on again). Decided to clear out of tranistion while I was there, put the stuff in the car and grabbed some food.

From there I joined the rest of the BT tent who had been hanging around for quite awhile. Noting like being slow and the last wave.


lack of training PERIOD!


great social event at the end. Sucks to be in the last wave and slow. People were about to leave as I was settling in. The highlight of the day were the number of BTers with PR's. Sue just rocked it hard today. She got my tough cookie award that was given to me 2 years ago by TriMom217 ;)

It was great to see Marma and the family. Add to that the now annual pigramage of Sue's parents to the event. Kathy and her clan we in attandace too.

Best part of the weekend was finding out there is a movement to make it a 2 day event with a sprint distance race and a kids race on Sat..

This was kind of a breakthrough race for me. I had goals, but no pressure. No excuses and just had a nice race. Did not realy get too up or down, just in a "happy place". I think I am learning from the likes of Max, Sue and Dennise.