First 700 m I was breathing every two strokes. Finally, on the second loop, I was able to relax and breathe bilaterally, every third stroke. The hothead saved my life! Fingers were so cold, that I couldn't keep them closed together when pulling. Face finally went numb, as well as feet. Fair amount of chop...drank a few big gulps of the lake.

Relax and site better.

Hands were so cold that I had trouble using them to get on my socks and shoes! Was dizzy from the cold water and fell over trying to get the bottom half of my wet suit off...luckily there was a parked car by me to break my fall :) Snarfed down a Powergel, gagged, and almost booted it up.

Nothing

Roar! Kept waiting for the hill to top out...it never did. Even though I was hitting 43 mph on the downhill, it didn't make up for the 8.2 mph uphill.

Nothing

Quick T2.

Take in a little more water before heading out.

I have never had such tired legs after the bike...probably had to do with the first 1.5 miles of the run being straight up a monster hill. Finally found my groove and finished strong.

Nothing.

Hung out waiting for some other peeps to finish...ate some fruit and tried to rehydrate.


Soma 1/2 Ironman was far easier than this race...beautiful scenery and a good challenge.