Swim went well. I swim out here all the time so I navigate very well. I ran into the guy who started in front of me at the first buoy but other than that smooth sailing.

Under a minute! I'll take it!

I still waste time putting on a shirt. I should probably buy a tri top at some point.

I didn't feel great out there honestly. It took a long time to settle down from the swim and I was thirsty as heck. I was killing my water bottles but I kept trying to push it. 18.8 is the fastest I've ever maintained in a triathlon, so the bike fit I had the day before probably helped. But I really thought I was going to be much faster than last race, but only a :30 improvement.

Not sure. Ride more I guess.

I am a transition beast!

Ugh..... horrible run. I had to stop and walk a couple of times. Since this was my first time riding in the new bike fit position, I guess I wasn't used to it and my left leg had a horrible muscle cramp. Also, I'm fairly certain I wasn't hydrated since after the race I chugged two 17 oz water bottles. It was also extremely muggy. I took off my shirt during the 2nd lap and that seemed to help. I just wasn't there mentally or physically on this run and so I was 2 minutes off from last week.

Drink more before the race. Ride my bike after I get fit in a training ride before I race.

I chugged the aforementioned water bottles, ate some oreos, and went home.


Lack of hydration, really muggy weather, and mental toughness.


Can't beat it for $11!