Worst swim ever! Got kicked in the face about 50m into the start. Goggles went off over my head. As I was putting them back on, the swimmers from the back started coming up on me which made it difficult. I started to panic, breathing was way off and decided to breast stoke until I calmed down. Didn't get my composure back until the start of the second lap.

More OWS -- I seriously freaked out and considered quitting right there...

Long run up the steep boat ramp -- this was at least a 1/4 mile run to the TA.
Struggled with swim suit removal after coming out of the water.

Swim suit removal -- not enough body glide pre-race.

Good overall. I was happy with my bike. Managed the hills well and the downhills about as fast as I could stomach them.

Still need to recruit more muscle for stronger hill climbs.

Nothing -- pretty smooth transition overall

Felt good coming off the bike and let it loose. I am happy with this run. It was the first time I have broken 50min on a tri 10k.
Splits:
8:40, 8:26, 8:20, 8:21, 8:20, 8:55


The bike/run bricks have really helped me improve my run for a strong finish. I need to keep these up in my workout routine.

Swim absolutely killed this race for me...


The backdrop of Lake Powell made this course unbelievably beautiful. The weather was absolutely perfect. Once I got past the swim, I really enjoyed this race. I am glad I pulled myself together and finished the race -- good one for experience going forward. I plan to race this one again next year.
Downside was that the race was not well organized and the goodie bag was one of the weakest ever.