My 1st loop was ok, my 2nd loop much better. I started brathing every 2 strokes on the left but later just started breathing when I needed to, sometimes every 2, sometines every 3. I was a little wide on loop 1 but much closer to buoy line on loop 2. Not quite as fast as last year but OK.

Good T1, 1st in AG +15 sec. 13/156 overall.

I used Andy's HED race wheels which are a HED tri spoke and HED disk both tubulars. I had ridden them earlier in the week and had no issues with the wheels during the race. I held a little in reserve the last 10 miles but not much. Top 15% on bike is good.

2nd in AG +5 secs. 52/156 overall. I did put on socks due to blister issue on left heel earlier in the week.

At some point this year I should be able to go sockless.

After 3 miles I was right on a 7:00 pace, then I started to slow down some. Miles 4 & 5 weren't too bad but mile 6 was too slow. I had some hamstring cramping problems during sprint to finish line and eased off some. I think I needed to push myself harder in mile 6. Sub-7:00 pace in an Oly after a decent bike is attainable. Still top 15%.

Lots of fluids. Found Barb, she had finished and cheered me on duting sprint to finish line.


Week off after Buffalo for BWCA trip, then some hard training on Mon-Wed was not ideal taper but because I knew of this schedule, Rochesterfest was not my A race. 4:30 faster than last year with less wind. Primary difference was bike time.


My wife Barb completed the sprint for her first triathlon. I am so very proud of her. Barb and her training partner Deb Zaffke have worked very hard to get ready for their first race. Congrats to both for becoming 1st time triathlon finishers!!

Great showing by TriRchester, 3 out 4 1st place spots and many other podium spots.

I introduced myself to Charlie Roach and had a nice chat with him. He is so fast if he is in a race I am dropped to sompeting for 2nd in our AG (at least for now). Given race circumstances I am pleased with my time and 2nd place AG finish.