I'm not used to wading through the water for 100 yards then swimming all out, then walk/running again. I was gasping for air on the first loop, but settled down and just got through the mess.

Not much I really could do, maybe some catch up to block my face from getting kicked.

very cold.
couldn't get arm warmers on due to being wet and cold.


put on gloves, toe warmers and grab a long sleeve shirt

Ave 22 at 15 miles, but that dropped as I headed into the wind and found a couple hills. Got passed by 5 guys on the bike during the 29 mile ride. Notice at about mile 20 that my fingers were 100% numb. No feeling at all. I had a hard time shifting, drinking, etc.

wear gloves

Couldn't feel fingers, thus I had a hard time getting the helmet off and shoes on. I paniced for a second, but was able to do it.

once again, wear gloves and toe warmers

Felt good. Passed the 5 guys who got me on the bike, plus two more. Wish I hadn't given up so much time on the bike and the transitions.

The run was solid other than I couldnt' feel my feet the first mile.

talked to Sara, Josh, Syd, Bre, etc. Ate 6 pancakes and hung out for a while.


21 mile mid week run
100 mile ride on Friday
No speed trainig
Wind/Cold weather


When they said 2 minutes to start the swim, they said ready set go 10 seconds later.
Lack of water on the run, I basically had a tackle a girl to get her attention to see if she had water. not a huge deal as it was cool out.