Was that REALLY 440 yards!?! Man that training has paid off if it was:-) Friends wetsuit, I have to get one of those. What a feeling floating on the water and it was the Quickjohn model. Sun was just over the horizon and made breathing to the left impossible unless retnia burn was desired. Mass start and started towards the back, next time I'm up front! Had fun drafting and navigating other swimmers, passed a lot of people. Had little trouble with directionality during the swim as shore line was very close.

Start up front.

Man I had time for takeout! Only 13 were slower than I was. First time with a wetsuit, had it down to the waist by the time I reached the rack. Took my time to get things on. Transistion area was very sanding with lots of leaves. Made sure feet were rinsed before putting on socks and running shoes.

Need to practice some more swim-T1 this month.

#2 fat-tire bike. Need to get a tri bike and fly!

Draft, HA! Wear the camelback, PITA getting water bottle in and out

Need to figure out racking the bike thing when legs are tired!

Was that really a 5k!?! Had doubts about the run course (hardpack Sand/dirt road) but once on it, it felt great. Had the calf cramp monster rear its ugly head, again. Stopped twice to stretch. Hookup up with a Novice who is a marathon runner and started talking, took my mind off the legs and after 5 minutes was ready to roll. Slight stitch at 15 min mark, worked it out and finished hard. Had plenty of energy left.

Need to figure out the calf cramp issue...

Jog and walked for 5 minutes, water, had some oranges


Starting swim in the back, Fat-tire! Transistions.


Transistion area had a large tree branch that came within 4' of the ground, WHY? Swim exit was terrible (mucky). Wish ride was longer. Run on the hardpack road was nice. Sent feedback to organizers and already received a nice thank you and invitation to see the improvements at the next race.