Again, heavy chop affected the swim speed, but overall I was ok with my time. However, where it really affected me was on my stroke - I was so focused on breathing and the waves that I did not concentrate on a smooth stroke, and thus was likely just a pure windmill in the water. Not as efficient as I would like to be.

Focus better - I know I am not going to drown.

Long run from swim to transition (250-300 yards) along some rough gravel and pavement. Had a rack almost to myself so finding my bike was easy, and I got out of my wetsuit and into my shoes and helmet easily. No complaints on transition, I ran with my bike to the mount line, so I was pretty happy with this.

Nothing, it all went smooth.

Time was a bit slower than I had hoped, but my back was a bit sore and tight, although I make no excuses that it slowed me down. I pushed hard uphill, getting out of the saddle frequently. This is still my weakest discipline, so I suppose it makes sense that although I thought I did ok, I was dead last in my AG on the bike time.

I just need to keep getting time in the saddle to get stronger on the bike.

Totally spaced getting out of my shoes until it was too late. I think I was too busy watching the family wave at me and smiling for the camera. The rest of T2 was good - I ran with my bike, got into my running shoes fine, took an extra 20 seconds for some G2, and off I went.

Think! Get out of my shoes earlier.

Not a bad run, but would have liked a better pace. No walking, which is getting to be a positive habit for my races. However, I do need to push harder and keep a stronger pace to improve my time. My legs are strong enough to hold, I just need to get over the mental block and do it. I am definitely doing better getting more fluid and nutrition along the course, and cooling off with water over my head at each aid station.

Speed up a bit.

Had a muscle milk, hung out briefly, then loaded the car.


Nothing major, just need to keep training and getting better. My times are improving overall, so where I place in my AG needs to not matter.


DCB does a good job, especially considering the smaller numbers of athletes they get to turn out. They are good people and take care of those who support them.