I did okay on the swim. Could not get up to full speed because of the swells and chop.

Go harder at the start.

Compared to last year, a really good transition. For starters, I wasn't winded getting out of the water and I did not waste time putting socks on etc. Also didn't finish strapping up my shoes until I was on the bike. This all saved time.

I might actually start practicing transitions.

A good bike ride. Getting better on the hills. I should have pushed a little harder but wanted to save my legs for the run. I enjoyed the ride alot.

Maybe push a little harder. My HR monitor would have been useful.

Almost ran out of transition with my helmet and gloves on :-)

Ah, the transition was good. No worries.

Last year I ran this course in 41:40. This year I did it in 32:11.

That's 13:26/mile vs 10.23/mile or a 3:03 minutes per mile improvement.

That improvement was hard earned over the last year. I am very happy with this result.

If you could climb inside my body and understand how hard running is for me, you might begin to understand. I almost got a little lump in my throat just writing this.

Nothing. I am going to continue working at running, and I would not be surprised if I get into the top 30% of the field next year.

Maybe turn on the gas in the last mile. I thought of this, but thought for a 45 to 1 minute improvement in my result, not worth it this early in the season.

I did a very measured race so there was no need to warm down. I was not winded of uncomfortable crossing the finish line.


I like this race, I hope to do it again next year.