the water was fine, clean and calm
the group was well spread out along the start line so no real issue with getting hit despite the fact it was the largest wave of swimmers

navigation is still tough, need to practice sighting the buoy. I seem to drift right

the transition is done almost entirely on grass making the run to the mount position relatively easy with shoes on. Challenge was the rain making things a little slippery and the mount and dismount process a little slower

The race was in the rain, the first experience of rain for me. The rain was a constant drizzle although relatively warm so there were no issues of getting chilled. the road condition was slick which led to my crash on the fourth to last major turn. Left turn so kept the gears safe, a little road rash, elbow bleed and got back onto the bike. I lost concentration for just a second as I was thanking the police officer for being out there helping!!?? Maintained a slower pace this time trying to create a better running leg of the race which I think I accomplished

Keep concentration at all times, particularly in the rain. I think I can push the bike a bit harder and still have legs for the run. Wondered whether my century ride the weekend before took something out of me.

Quite happy despite the crash

Decent T2 considering the conditions.


probably add some speed laces for my new shoes

ran all the way without taking a walking break, the first for me in the triathlons and created a PB on the run.Still very slow runner which will take extra work.

Not a lot except go faster, pace was very good coming out of transition, slow methodical, but then need to start building more pace after the first two km rather than waiting for last km

little

need to focus on this so I don't start hurting myself


the race was well done. The organization is not quite as strong as the subaru series during the pre and post race activity. A little harder to move through the registration process quickly, which means you need to leave lots of time. Otherwise well organized event. The Kids of Steel the previous day was excellent. My son had a great time.