Worst swim ever. Was comfortable in the water, but once I got past the first buoy I could not swim in the suit well. I was struggling, and for the first time ever, I had to just side-stroke to make forward progress. Waves did not affect me, current did not, cold did not - lack of swim specific practice did.

Swim more, especially in the suit. During my first sprint last year, I hadn't swam in 15 years and was over 2 minutes a 100 faster. I am shocked at my time. Pathetic. My only consolation is I was probably part of less than 1% of NJ residents who said they went for an ocean swim today.

Took my time, as I had a lot to take off and put on.

Nothing.

Swim took whatever motivation I had away. Decided not to pack it in and just complete the tri without getting crazy. I was upset as well; I put on a running jacket and I could not get into aero, as the shoulders were too tight. Spent the entire ride on top of the hoods. Stupid move to have never tried the jacket before.

Ride with equipment I've tried before.

Decent enough. Nothing too much to say.

Not much

As expected. I've only been able to bike recently, so I knew the run was not going to be great.

Get the run training ramped back up.

Got my stuff and headed back home. Beautiful day, and I'm glad I participated, but I was not happy with my performance.


Lack of consistent training.


Great race, and I'll definitely be back next year.