Last year I was in a much later wave so I signed up earlier this year. I was in third wave but was able to get around people without too much trouble and the layout was fast and maybe a little short. Generally very happy with the swim. I'm training for my first full so had to remember how to sprint.

Nothing

Most races I seem to find something new to make transition interesting. Today I forgot to take my speed suit off. Unzipped and pealed down while running to bike but left it there. Noticed it after on bike but too late to do anything about it so just tucked in strap and kept going.


Think

Aside from the extra layer with my suit on the bike went quite well. Got passed by a few as expected but kept a pretty good pace for me. Only issue was where oly and sprint split. I came up on a gal so held back for the corner as I didn't know which way she was heading. Even with pre race maps and the signs on course she slowed way down to ask which way for sprint. A local farmer must have been spreading recently so road slick, tapped my rear brake and slid a bit but nothing too serious, just enough to get my attention.

Remember to take off swim wear

Took a little long to take suit off and my insert in my left shoe bunched up so had to mess with that. I really try to have quick transitions so frustrating when things don't go smooth but overall still a good time.

I had my best run of 08 here so really wanted to push the pace. It was getting hot but didn't seem too bad yet. Probably worse for later waves. Was able to pass quite a few people, some seemed to be having trouble with heat probably because it has been such a cool summer so far. I tried to avoid the shade because it will be a lot hotter in Louisville in a few weeks. Anyway mostly uneventful but was dying to see split. I have never averaged beloy 7 minute miles so was very happy to come in just under. Please don't tell me it was short!


Nothing

I checked my watch and couldn't believe the time. Last year 1:17 and this year 1:14:49. The swim was faster and was a little faster on the bike but overall very pleased. My first placing at a Midwest event after about a dozen tries.


The best part of the weekend is that my son Nick took second in his age group on Saturday! His first tri trophy. To watch him have so much fun I'm sure motivated me to do my best on Sunday. Overall a great weekend.