Started out a bit too fast given the heat. I had aspirations of running 6:45 pace today but that went out the window due to the heat.

The sun was out and beating. The humidity was hanging around...probably in the 80% range at the start of the race.

I ran a comfortable enough pace, it was just the heat that got in the way.

Train more in the heat. I've been running very early in the morning, or treadmill indoors. Neither of those really prepares you for a high heat index race.

Nothing terminally bad about T1. I forgot to undo my Yankz laces and would regret on returning.

I also forgot to take my water belt off so my aerodynamics wouldn't be perfect on the bike.

Not much...just pay attention to what I'm doing!

I had hoped to ride faster than I did. Overall I passed somewhere around 15 people. Got passed by 2 or 3.

Usually on the bike I start slow and gradually speed up. With the heat and my HR way up there from the run it took me a LONG time to get going on the bike. Wasn't until about mile 7 that I felt settled down and started to go fairly well.

More training at race pace in the heat. Having done some reasonable riding in the heat I probably felt better than a lot of people, but it was still hard going.

The flap at T1 not undoing my YAnkz cost me some time here. Cramping legs didn't help either.

Undo my shoes!

Today was a tough day. I had to walk briefly at the 1/2 turn around but got it together enough to pass someone in the second half. Also was gaining on the 2 in front of me.

Train in the heat!

Wandering around drinking mucho amounts of water!


HEAT!


I think I might have mentioned the heat. I had goals for running and riding but didn't make either of them. On reflection though I went pretty well. I was a hair slower than last time, but given the climate I think that's a fair result.