Felt very relaxed the whole swim, which was good since it felt like a LONG swim (first time racing at this 1k distance). Sighting was much better: every 10 strokes (lift head slightly on stroke before sighting), or every 5 near a mark.

Nothing. Just need to figure out how to develop more speed over the long term.

6th in AG, 67 overall

Nothing -- was nice and fast.

A few scary downhills (max 33.2 mph) on a CROWDED course so passing was an issue. Had to ride the brakes a few times on the big downhills due to crowds in front. I was NOT about to trust passing at speed doubled-up riders that were not riding straight. (Wish people would stay on the right, yelling ON YOUR LEFT was really getting tiresome).

Love the new tri bike, but now need to get used to fast speeds on aerobars. Tended to keep one hand on aerobar, right hand on pursuit ready to brake, didn't quite have the guts to go "all aero" and hammer with the head down.

Work on getting comfortable screaming downhill in aero position.

Good job racking bike. Grr, spent time fiddling with the race belt. 7th in AG, 104th place overall.

Put the race belt on AFTER shoes (that way you can start running instead of fiddling with it)

Calves almost cramped up out of T2. Thighs and gleuts did not like the hills, hills, hills. No upset stomach, but it was close, took only 2 water breaks: the first lap just a few sips, second lap only rinsed out my mouth.

Need to add more run time to the training.

Walk around, stretch, apple, banana, water, chocolate milk.


Needed more run time in training for stronger legs. Getting used to new bike.


Great organizing by Setup, the volunteers were fantastic! Beautiful swim. Setup really needs to lengthen the bike course into a 2-lap course before someone crashes. The 200 yds. through the woods was not fun. Big plus having a local race, though. Probably will do it next year.