This race was really all about prep for B2B in 2 weeks. I swam this at a very comfortable pace that I could easily sustain in a 1/2 iron. Time includes a fairly lengthy run to transition.

Nothing.

Temps were low with wind today. Opted to take extra time to don a windproof cycling shirt. This transition could have been aprox. 20-30 seconds faster. Once again, this is a prep race.

If had been priority race would not have taken time to don shirt.

Had a solid ride. Did not take the corners very aggressively because roads still damp and did not want to take any chances with injury. It is also a fact that I am not that great at cornering in a race. Still a lot to learn here.

I really rode the ride I wanted to ride in this particular race. Glad the wheel held without slipping!

I completely forgot to get on top of my shoes coming into T2. After dismounting took my shoes off and ran with them in my hand to rack the bike. Then took the windproof shirt off (was burning up). Needless to say I could have easily taken a whole minute off my time here.

The obvious

Felt pretty good and smooth coming out of T2. Developed the usual calf tightness for first 1/8 to 1/4 miles. No problems with the hip at all on the run!!!!! Unfortunately, that blasted left knee pain chose to hit me 1/2 mile into the run. I have not had to deal with that problem since Lake Logan. Anyway, decided not to push and just ran a comfortable pace. Pain abated some at about 2 1/2 miles and able to pick up the pace. Honestly thought I had run just under 8 minute miles (had accidently turned off my watch and did not know my actual time). I guess I was moving even slower than I thought. The good news is I was able to finish with a strong last 1/4 mile and a solid sprint at the end. I had plenty of run leg left...and that is the point with the upcoming race.

Put in for a new left knee!

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For this being their first year of putting on this event they did an awesome job. Will plan to do it again next year!