Fog on the water made it impossible to see the bouys. There was a small clock tower that I could see once I got about 1/2 way back in, but I hadn't noticed it before the race so I didn't know where the finsih line was in relation to it. Had to do breast stroke at least a dozen times to get bearings.

Make sure there was no fog?

Great time for having to get a wetsuit off. Also, guy beside me had knocked my helmet and nutrition on the ground, Thanks for that. Hill out of transition makes it tough to get shoes on till you are down the road.

Nothing.

Road was decent except for the one 6-8 mile section that was ridiculously terrible. Thought my bike may fall apart. Knew it was there though. Headwind was blowing on the rough section on the way back. Felt like River Road where the wind always feels like a cross or headwind.

Lose 10 pounds, ride harder, train more, have someone pave the rough section?

Slow T2. Guy beside me parked too close and couldn't get my bike racked easily. Slow getting my shoes on.

Make sure I push my stuff over enough to command more space.

My run has sucked all year due to lack of run training. More of the same at this race. Run was hot since there was hardly any shade. People were passing me left and right. Felt like everyone passed me, and I passed nobody.

Train more.

BR Tri ice bath was awesome again. Jumped in within 5 minutes of finishing and stayed in for 15 minutes.


Lack of run training and foggy conditions.


First year race that went off pretty good. Fog and rough roads aren't something that can be controlled. A cop turned around the first 25 racers too early, which was unfortunate. Race director is a good guy and will get things worked out for next year. Post-race food could have been better.