That was a tough swim. There were big swells and lotsa chop and tons of little bitty jellies all over. Good thing was, the jellies weren't even on my radar bc I was concentrating on breathing and not getting crushed by the waves. Current was strong on the way back in and it kept sucking me back out. I thought I'd just try to cruise in on a big ol wave but it didn't happen. The RD isn't shy about his hatred of breast stroke in the middle of the field but apparently the chick next to me didn't hear that b/c she breaststroked the whole time and she kicked me a bunch of times. We've got the whooole ocean but I couldn't get away from her.

Considering the conditions, not much. Since the swim was shortened I didn't wear my wetsuit. Glad about that - it wouldn't have helped too much and would've been a time suck at T1.

pretty swift for me.

Nothing - moved to an empty rack right before T closed. Very good decision.

Felt great on the bike. Pushed the whole time and stayed focused. Total lack of saddle time showed tho. Nobody passed me, I passed 2 girls quick out of transition and a bunch of guys the first lap. Second lap was more crowded from the super sprint but definitely plenty of room. Passed more folks on lap 2. Headwind going south, nice tailwind heading north.

More bike time but given this summers events, it wasn't really in the cards.

Wahoo!! Speedy :)

tighten my left shoe better to avoid the massive blister I now have.

Thought about what Mike told me yesterday - go out strong and uncomfortable for hte first mile till you warm up. Then once you're warm, hold on to that pace. Usually I take it easy the first mile but then Im used to an easier pace and never push it. The wierdest thing happened on the run. At the turnaround I was like 6 f oa! wtf?? me? huh? I saw 3 girls flying up behind me and I knew they'd catch me but other than that there wasn't anyone too close and if I kept my pace, I'd be good for top 10!
I did get passed by the gazelle girls but nobody else. I'm very happy sub 9's! There were no ages on calves so it was just a guessing game.

dig deeper. THere's always deeper, right?

Found my inlaws and the girls who had meandered up to watch us finish :) Mike took 3rd male in his AG and our friend took 4th oa m in the supersprint. Great day!


Brain surgery exactly 2 months ago today. Had a pituatary aedenoma removed so there wasn't much training going on. I've got a lot to be thankful for.


Great bang for the buck. Great crowd support, organized and fun.