Arrived at swim start with only a few minutes to test the water. Don't think it would have made any difference though- as water was nice and warm. Swam strong (for me!!) and easy- it felt good. Had never swam this far continuosly in a race ( the last HIM was a double loop course)- so was a bit nervous.

- uhhh- swim faster!!! work on good ole technique.

- after the first 15 min on the bike- I knew I was going to be in trouble. Hamstrings/ gluts felt tired- no energy what so ever. Was aiming for a 3:15 on the bike- I knew immediatelly I was bonking. Tried to get the fluids/nutrition in- just did not help. Tried to just "spin it out"- nope- legs were just fatigued starting into the bike! Henceforth- the
ride was long and slow. Passed by everyone! Tried to make the best of it- could not help by keep looking at time on the cateye. Nope- just bonked on the bike- despite cliff bars, cliff bloks, infinit and water.

- wish I knew!!!

came off the bike- feeling ok- I think I was just so glad to get off the bike!! Was hoping for a 2:25- oh well. Lots of walking/ running. Could not seem to get enough fluids in- perhpas should have used and trained with salt tabs... as seemed to be thirsty for the entire run. Would drink both gatorade and water at the stations, and as well had 2 gels and a couple cliff bloks near the finish. Overall- was satisfied with my run

I had some specific goals I was hoping to reach- but saying
that pehaps it was unrealistic as did a HIM 4 weeks ago - a tougher course, and had better times- oh well- it is what it is!! Overall- pleased that I did hit my #1 goal- and that was to finish the race with a smile- and I did. Another race for the books- hopefully can improve fitness level and times for the next one. I'll be back!


The volunteers were awesome- loved the cold water at the aide stations... Found everyone super friendly- met Nickster a fellow BT'er on the run- in his BT shirt! Overall- I really enjoyed the race- and although not a 'fast" racer- still felt like a super star at the end!!!