Went out too hard on the first 100...dangnammit! Passed the guy in front, and at least didn't get lapped by someone behind. Just dug deep to stop myself going to breaststroke to settle down.

Stick to the race plan. Take it easy!

Transition was a little awkward, but after catching my breath, got it all together.

Tri-suit and a number belt. Getting into a bike shirt when wet was tough.

Went out hard to make up for the crappy swim, almost wiped out on the first turn doing about 50kmh! They'd cut it a little tight, and I had to do some serious feathering on the brakes to make it...the rest was awesome, just passing folks and getting into a rhythm.

Wasn't a bad ride...definitely work on cornering at speed! lol

Pretty quick transition. Was head to head with this 19yo dude that I was battling with in the bike...he got a head start on the run and I was chafing at the bit to catch him

Definitely move towards a faster lacing system, as I lost precious seconds with that

Started with high cadence, shorter stride as I felt a side stitch coming on...GREAT, I said to myself...what a way to end it all...I refocussed my breathing, and passed the dude I was battling with on the bike. We high fived as I passed him on the return leg, felt good. Had enough left to scorch it into the finish - what a RUSH!!!

Was a decent pace, just get some more miles under my belt. Lean more.

Fluids, stretching.


I didn't hydrate nearly enough. Bit dizzy at the end. Put the hammer down a little too hard too early and went anerobic...learnt from that.


The only concern I had was after the race was complete, there was a limited amount of folks left to cheer on the winners ceremony...of course I wanted some glory!! The bike transition area was totally unattended, and after the week before's attempted theft of my baby, I was pretty fired up that there was no security in place for some pretty expensive hardware there. Felt good getting medals in my first race though, can't really ask for more.