The swim was in a river inlet so there was a very strong current pulling us along the course. I think my fast time was due more to the current rather then my swimming ability. I tried to use what I have learnt in my TI training drills about "pushing your buoy" which raised my legs, reducing my drag and allowed me to really make good use of the current. I also tried to copy the pro's who swam further out from the beach, into what I think was the strongest part of the current.

My goggles leaked a bit so I need to tighten my straps.
Work on breathing from both sides as there was a fair amount of chop on the water.

T1 went well. Found my bike, not that there was many left by the time I got out of the water (we were the last wave to start). I used some elastic bands to hold my shoes level on my bike and this enabled me to run and jump straight onto my bike, this worked a treat!! no more stopping to flick my shoe around.

It all went well

As always my bike is the slowest part of my race. Soooooo.... many people passed me. I was happy with my overall km/h given it takes into account both transitions time as well. I had a gel on the last lap which I am sure gave me an energy boost in my run.

I just need to train more and spend more hours in the saddle.

Got out of my shoes and racked my bike without incident. Remembered to take off my helmet this time.

it all went well

Really enjoyed the run, felt like I had a lot of energy. Passed a few guys who had passed me on the bike, that always feels good. Was able to sprint towards the end a fair way out from the finish line.

not so much differently more what I would do again and that is to definitely have another gel while on the bike course before my run leg. Also I have started to train over longer distances for the run which i think is helping as well.

I was too busy trying to find my training buddy and forgot to warm down. Managed to drink some water and have some watermelon.


I went as fast as I could today and with more training I'll be able to go faster.


This was my best race to date without a doubt. The strong current helped my swim time but to run under 5 minute KM's for the 5km run course is by far my fastest time ever. I put this down to training over longer distances (8 and 10km runs) and taking the gel on the last lap of the bike ride. My next race is in 3 weeks and I can't wait to go around again.

The photo below is of me and one of my training buddies Karen after the race.