What a massive wave of 123 males all slogging it out to get to the buoy first. I kept swimming into people, got kicked in the face etc etc. It took me about 250m before I was out on my own and could get into a rhythm.

Maybe stick to the side a little more at the start.

Well today I thought I would get my HRM on and see how it went. So took a little time getting my watch on, really wasn't in a rush, I am not a front runner so no need to get a move on.

The wind had picked up a little in the last 2 laps, not a lot but enough to knock my average down by nearly a whole 1km/hr. I was averaging 33.5 km/hr for the first 2 laps. Oh and I HATED the green zone, it seemed every lap I got stuck behind some old woman doing 20 km/hr. I was patient and polite but boy was it annoying!

Still working on my strength in the legs.

Some people are stupid and ignorant. I came back into transition to find another bike in my spot. Fortunately somebody else was there to help me move their bloody bike out of the way. Still a good transition time considering.

Throw their bike in the river! Just kidding...........maybe.

I made sure I was maintaining a 4:45 avg pace or better, having the HRM on was certainly helping.

Currently doing some speed work in my training so it will pick in time but my focus is on Busso.

Slow and stupid people. Otherwise I am happy with my performance as this is only like a 'C' race, something to do at the end of a recovery week.


A good venue but planning on sticking to OD and long course next season so won't be back for a few years.