Started out good, on the outside, started hard, fought through some people and got into the open, then my right side started to flood, contact got screwy. Had to stop and fix it. Got going again, tried to find some feet, but closest peeps were swimming in the wrong direction or going slower. Made it to the first turn and found some feet drafted off him for the rest of the race off and on. Had a back stroker try to cut off my legs. Made the second turn and headed for home. Started to feel like I was melting in the wetsuit and couldn't wait to get it off.

Not to much, sighting was on, drafting went well, figured I would go 35min so this was a good time for me. This was also my first ows at this distance, so I'm happy with it.

This was my best wetsuit removal thus far, still need to be quicker

I actually raced the bike this time, previous races I have kinda done my own thing. This one I raced, tried to catch people and keep up with those that passed. I attacked every other hill. I still got passed by a few on road bikes which is unacceptable in my mind (I ride a road bike). Wanted to go 19-20avg, so accomplished that, but it may have cost me on the run.


Not sure maybe drink more and hit another gu during the bike, only used one. I nearly emptied both bottles so maybe take a large bottle.

Think this was my fastest t2 so far

Brutal, this is where the wheels started to come off. It seemed like I was running uphill most of the run. Picked up 4 or 5 spots during the first mile, was doing good made the turn to head back and things slowed down. Lost a spot I had picked up and kept pace with him as long as I could. This is where things blew up. About mile 4 I started getting the chills. Thought it was the shade but they persisted in the sun. My pace dropped off to what felt like 9 or 10min miles and it was a struggle to the finish as I watched my 235 goal time slowly slip away.

Take hydration with me, drink more on the bike, or something. Probably took off to fast off the bike.

Overall, I was happy with the my performance since this was the first true Olympic distance race I have done. Got the roll down third place since first in my ag was second overall, second was 7th overall. Challenging course. Wish there was more water on run. I was pretty amazed that a drafting penalty got handed out since the only people on the bike course were police. Someone must have blown the whistle. Actually cost her the overall female 3rd place podium spot.

Roadkill on course:
2 dillars
1 water turtle(unknown species), did see one tiny tiny turtle, wanted to stop to check it out, may have been a snapper
1 scarlet king snake (saw this on the run)