Swim went OK. Did not get caught up in the bumping at the start by staying to the right side. New tinted goggles made the first leg going into the sun manageable. I passed some people from earlier waves and was passed by some from the wave behind. Actual swim time to the beach was 32:40 which seemed a bit slow. Reports are that the course may have been 150-200 meters long and that seems about right based on what I expected to swim.

More training, but I was satisfied given how little I train.

My rack was on the opposite side from the swim in, making for a long run. Everything went smoothly. I'm always amazed how people come to a stop at the mount line. I ran my bike past those people and hopped on while I was moving.

Nothing

This went about as I expected. A couple miles into the bike a guy on a mountain bike went blowing by me and all the other racers. I was thinking this guy was a stud to be racingso fast on a MTB, but then he turned off into a housing area so it looks like he was just sprinting by for fun. I did fairly well except for the big climb up Old Stage. I just haven't done enough biking this year to be strong on that steep of a hill. I was bummed by the speed limit on the first part of the downhill and by not carrying speed into the next section. It all went OK and I passed a bunch of people and was passed by some as well.

Ride more. No doubt about it, lack of miles is not a good training plan.

My rack was near the bike in/run out and that was helpful. I decided to put on socks for the run since my running flats are so thin and I wanted extra protection from the rockson the trail.

Nothing

I felt decent on the run and for a change I actually passed far more people than I was passed by. This was by far the best I've run on this course. The heat was a factor, but it got overcast and spared us from the baking sun and there was a small breeze in a few places that felt good. Even with wearing socks I still had some painful encounters with some sharp little rocks every now and then. I'll wear different shoes for the long course next month.

Nothing really

Walked around and drank a couple bottles of water. Then I headed to the beer tent to meet some friends.


Lack of quality swim and bike training.


This is the largest triathlon in Colorado and always a good event. I hadn't raced here for about 6 years and it's better than ever. The swim course being long was unfortunate and turned my result from being a PR into a PW.