Rumor has it that the swim was measurd long and we swam between 4800 and 5k,but who knows. I had a sub par swim and there's no excuse for it.

More swim training, I missed some key workouts leading up to the race.

A little slower T1 than usual. After the long swim I was spent and had a long run into transition.

More transition practice

I covered up the display on my bike computer so I could only see cadence. I kept a high cadence and worked hard the whole way. Riding into the wind got frustrating when I felt like I was standing still

More long rides in aero, I spent 75 miles in aero at the race and my shoulders were screaming.

Had a good T2, it took a little longer than usual because I put on socks and had to grab more nutrition than usual.

Just practice more, I'm happy with this T2

I felt great on the run until about 5k to go and then I was forced to walk a little. This has been a reoccuring theme in my recent races, I think I'm just pushing too hard on the bike. I took a bottle on the run with me and had it for the first 10k, I also brought along endurolytes and I think they really helped. Coming into the last 8k or so I start to get the chills and knew I was low on calories and probably a bit dehydrated.

I'm a little disappointed with my run, but I won't complain.

More bricks and tempo runs. I know I can run better than this

I was beat up post race, I need calories and fluids big time. I ate a lot and just sat for a while then did some stretching


Lack of race pace training.


An incredible experience, and a great learning experience. I'm very thankful for the opportunity and will be using this race as motivation and education for the 2009 season.