Excellent sighting on the upstream leg, then was all over the place on the downstream leg. Hit buoy #3 way too close and got tangled up in it. When will I learn to stay away from the buoys?

Also did not have particularly good technique in terms of body position and good, complete roll. But I did do the whole thing freestyle without a break!

-improve navigation
-work on drafting
-don't let race excitement kill technique

Slowed down way too much due to unfamiliarity with the course and a couple riders in my way. This course is not rideable normally so not much to do about either thing...

-take turns a bit faster
-if I see a slower group before a turn, I need to kick it in and pass them so I have the corner to myself.

No really big problems, just need to keep practicing.

Just need to keep the bricks coming and do more LT work. Had decent rhythm but never could get moving as fast as I felt like I could go.

Train harder!

Finish was 1.5mi from transition, so used that to get a good walk in. It was nice, actually, to cool down.


-Swim technique. I don't think it was really a fitness issue, but I do need to improve speed and believe that I can go faster and not be cooked.

-Slowish run--more speed work and LT runs!


I only give it 4 stars because, while the event was extremely well-run and the venue was awesome, it's a very logistics-heavy race. Expect a few hours for pre-race activities the day before and expect to arrive WAY early to get to transition on race day. Otherwise, definitely worthwhile, and I'll be back next year if I can make it!