Truth be told I am disappointed in this ... hate to complain about anything considering the improvement I had OVERALL this year but I can't believe I still struggle with wetsuit swims - maybe I shouldn't be upset since this is consistently where I am but I just tink I should be a bit better - at least see some improvements.
HOWEVER, I am pleased with the fact I am swimming under 1:20's - just wish the wetsuit made it a bit faster.

Nothing really - thought I sighted REALLY well...felt like I had a direct line for the entire race.
Be nice to draft but the guys in front of me were a bit too quick to hold on to.

Let's face it - I AM NOT GOOD IN TRANSITIONS!

BE FASTER!!!

I am happy with the bike today! I didn't feel as strong as I usually do on the inclines but I think I made up for them on some of the flats and downhills. The weather made it a little more difficult to "put it all out there" on some parts but truthfully, I went pretty fast the whole time with a few nervous moments that made me dial it back slightly. Good bike today and I'll continue to try and improve here so I can ride faster next year...I know I can climb better so need to get it done.

Train and train some more so the hills aren't as taxing and mentally tough.

Just not fast - think I hesitate too much - also, my shoes and stuff were in the bag so that didn't help

Get faster and don't overthink

Really pleased with the run today! I may have missed a sub :43 but I improved so I'll take it. I also negative split the run which was my goal too. I actually was able to enjoy pushing it the last 2 miles and when I took the left after the neighborhood gradual climb I remembered what Dan and I talked about and just did the best I could to grind out fast miles to the finish...ended up averaging about a 6:40 pace for the last 2.2 miles - I'll take that!

Just want to keep working so this can continue to improve - I may want to drink a bit more because I did cramp up a bit and I ran out of water on the bike at about mile 18-20. I only took two three swigs of water on the run course when I hit the gel flask before the station.

Nothing ... hung out for a bit to cheer on Dan and Geoff as they finished before finally getting some recovery in me.


Has to be training if anything but I put it out there so I am pleased


Once again I love the Columbia Experience! Just a fun race and forces you to be in good form because its not easy. I look forward to next year and years to come - just hope I can continue to improve!