I don't know what it is with this swim. I cannot get my times below about 17:30. Swim felt really good. Kept a good rotation with the arms. Was by myself for the bulk of the swim, between the leading bunch and the trailing bunch, so I didn't have anyone to swim over, etc.

go faster? really don't know.

the T1, Bike and T2 times are all lumped together in the official results, so these are based upon the splits on my watch and the bike computer. Overall a good T1. Sat down to take of shoes and put on shoes so my usual dizziness issues wouldn't cause a catastrophe

nothing

overall a good ride for me. did have slight cramp with about 5 miles to go, but worked through it. Tried to push the whole time. Legs complained the whole time so I guess I accomplished that.

improve bike fitness

all good

nothing

not a good run. either that or the course is long, but I don't think it is judging by the fastest run which was 19:30. Still in other sprints I can keep the pace below 7 per minute. Not this one. Maybe it's the grass :)

run faster

walked the course backward to cheer in friends. stretched and rolled the legs


swimming ability, bike fitness and run fitness


This is the first of several local races. Very competetive group. The difference between me and 3rd place AG is almost 5 minutes. This time would put me 8/16 in the 45-49 group. Younger crowd not so competetive, but the 40 yos and up will kick your butt. Something to shoot for :)