Ok, so I jumped in about 2 minutes after the pros went off. It was just plain numbinly cold. I swam up to the front and held on to a kayak. I watched the clock on the side and I knew when the canon would go off. Bang off it went! I swam hard for the start and got pummelled! JUst kept on swimming and stopping as people tried to thin out Finally it thinned out around the 1000 meter mark. I just kept swimming.. Got to the first bouy and rounded it wide and took the second one wide as well and headed for home. I was getting cold and had to pee so I flopped on my back and peed. I did this 2 times and just felt like my stroke was not good.. Just kept swimming, and hoping it would be finished soon. Finally I was at the steps and was climbing out. I saw the race clock and it read 1:18, and was like, that is the pro clock and I swam 1:08.. Not, I checked my watch and it said 1:18 and i was very dissapointed. Not sure if the cold killed my swim but it was just plain bad. I was swimming sub 1:10 in the pool for 3 weeks before and my swim 2 years ago was 1:12.

Wear a better wetsuit. I think I need a new one.

Slow, cold, could not get moving. Very poor here once again. Put on gloves, riding jersey and arm warmers. Glad I did as it was a cold windy ride.

Not be cold.

These ranks are where I was during the race but not sure where I was ranked. ANy way, started easy and wanted to build pace each lap. The wind became stronger as the race went on and I just decided to ride the best I could and push the last lap. Was not feeling great as I was burping up some of my infinit during the ride after mile 50. Drank water when my stomach felt bad. Stopped 2 times on the ride to pee. THe one thing that pissed my off was a dude with the name of Cesar, drafted on me the entire ride. I would look back and he was right on my shoulder. I would shake my head and he would just stay there. I finally got rid of him near the end of the ride. THe rain came at mile 70ish and the wind was brutal. THe crosswinds coming in town were rough. Never felt like the ride was real strong for me. However, not many people were passing me on the bike. I just knew that I wanted to run well. so I drank 5 bottles of infinit and 18 shot blocks and 1 gel during the ride. I was shooting for 5 hours so a 5:26 is way off my goal and last time here I was 5:14.

I know my bike miles were down this year and that hurt my ride.

Did the flying dismount after trying to get past 2 guys that were just not even moving down the finish shoot. Took off my bike shoes and ran to the bags. Got mine and sprinted into the tent and found a spot by the exit. Dumped out the bag and put on my injinji socks and put on the shoes and hat, and bolted. Quick transition.

Nothing.

Again, I don't know my run rank, just where I finished.
I started strong and Knew I needed to run well. THe whole run was great except when My stomach went bad on the 2nd lap and I had to go #2! Felt better after that. Ok, ran with Chris Lieto and he started walking and I got him going again, that was cool. Saw the leader and second place pros go by me and I cheered them on! I really felt good on the run and just staryed as strong as I could and walked a few aid stations when I needed to fuel. Saw my family every laps, which was great and the best was the sprint finish I had with another guy. He edged me out but I was glad I had something left to make a great spectacle for the fans. THen of course I look to my left and Chrissy Wellington is putting my blanket on me, at least I was able to say thanks Chrissy before they ushered me off. THe dude I sprinted with needed to be carried off and I was feeling good. Glad to be done on a tough day.

Nothing.

Cold pizza fries and a water. Great massage however, loved it!


Cold water killed the start of the day but I came up fast in the end.


I was happy to finish strong! If you can go from 195th out of the water in your agegroup and finish 23rd, that is a pretty good day.