I pretended I was fast again and hit it hard at the start. I was first in the wave to the first turn bouy but was quickly passed by two or three people. I have no way of knowing their age group. There were four more bouys until the next turn but during warm up I noticed they were not in line so I headed straight for the next turn. Swam for the shore and exited over the beach to the tide pool. Had a mental lapse and took my cap and goggles off only to realize I had more to swim. I had time to put them back on and swam/ran the tide pool.

The swim time included the tide pool and quite a bit of running so the times are misleading.

Nothing- I even remembered to rinse my goggles just before my wave.

There was a long run in transition and I had a long way to get to my bike. The rough pavement slowed me tremendously.(something else to train for)

8th in my age group and 81st overall.

Prepare my feet for rough pavement.

The course was definitely short, maybe 9.6 0r 9.7 but it was still fast for me. I felt really strong compared to normal. I assume it is due to the rest I had this week.

I did better than I am able. Mile five I had a flurry of guys pass from my age division. I had no answer for their speed.

I did a better job getting my feet out before dismount and was not rushed.

Nothing I know of except train more which is becoming harder to do.

The pavement was my biggest weakness again. There was only 12 seconds difference in the top ten times.

toughen my feet

Much better than Englewood. I slowed myself at the beginning and negative split. I was close to sprinting at the finish.

My dream came true at mile number two. Right when morale was starting to sag, the angels appeared with a cold wet rag.

Nothing- I hope I just need some time to get faster.

No real warm down. Went straight to the outdoor shower and cooled a bit. Tried to eat a little but no real appetite.


Fitness and foot toughness were the only limiters. This time is was more running fitness that held me back on the run instead of the bike.


Everything was good except for the award ceremony. They waited too long to do it and rushed through it. I felt sorry for the winners. The awards were lacking as well. They all said "award winner."

Sprint triathlons are painful to me, I cannot imagine an Ironman. I know it is a different pain but the thought of it is kind of scary. One of the things I like the most about my young triathlon life is the awe I have for Ironmen. Shoot I admire the Olymic distance and the 70.3"s as well. What an accomplishment!