Very frustrating swim. Usually I breathe bilaterally every 3 strokes. Quickly into this swim I felt like I was gasping for air and began breathing every one or two strokes.

Swim more.

Good transition for me.

Learn how to jump on my bike.

My bike computer said 18.95 miles and the race advertises it as 18.

Good ride for me. I had just crashed on Tuesday, so I went out a little hesitant, but settled into a good rythym. I had a weird experience on the ride. I passed a guy soon after making the first turn. Soon I could see his shadow on my wheel. He drafted off me for several miles until we reached the first hill. This was very frustrating. I probably could have drank more on the buke as it was very hot already.

Drink more. Not come out of shoes too early.

I sipped a little water here which cost a few seconds.

Drink on bike before transition

Wow. The run was very hot. The first mile felt very good. I hit the first aid station, grabbed a water from the first person and dumped it on my head. The last person had one gatorade and handed it to the guy in front of me, so I didnt drink anything, which really hurt me. When I hit the hills on the trail I slowed, even walked. Next aid station grabbed a gatorade and immediately felt better.
I was disappointed with the way I felt on the run, but everybody must have struggled as I looked at the results.

Drink more

Ice towel felt awesome. Drink lots of water as I think I dehydrated somewhat.


Lack of swim training.


I was hoping for 1:35, but that was using 18 miles on the bike leg, which turned out to be more like 19 miles. Given the extreme heat and humidity, not a bad performance.