Good swim. I seeded the swim at 4:50. Add a few seconds to run to the mat & I was close. No one passed me & I passed one person. What sticks out in my mind is the fact that I wasn't even breathing hard when I got out of the pool. I drafted about 2 laps, then passed on the last lap. It seemed really easy.

I just need to speed it up. I shouldn't need to take as long as I do.

Felt really great on the bike. Not winded at all from the swim & that helped me get up to speed fast. Better split than last year.

Was afraid my feet would be cold from the bike, they weren't. Started off with another runner that I thought was in my age group. I couldn't shake him. 1st mile about 6:30 pace, mile 2 about 6:20. Then I realized his bib number was 45! Age 24, I let him go, but I needed the push & he appreciated the pacing.

Tried to increase the tempo the last mile. My pace dropped off & it could have cost me an AG place. 3rd place was only 7 seconds behind me!!

Walked around. Changed into dry clothes.


Saturday before the race: In Austin tailgaiting before UT football game. Drinking Beers & eating BBQ!


This is a fun race to end the season. Great Volunteers. Cheap AG metals for 2nd & 3rd place. For as much $$ as they take in, how about something nicer.