First time I swam in an UnderArmor type shirt but I knew it would be similar to my tri top I swam in before. I just didn't want to have to put on a shirt in transition.

Pacing seemed close to what it should be but I passed quite a few people. I also got stuck behind a few people when lanes would go 3 wide and then it was tough. Turns were congested too but I feel I made the best effort I could and swam a little slower than normal. Also maybe not start out so fast as I knew the adrenaline was getting me.

My transition went smooth other than the damp socks from being rained on. I rode in running shoes with quick tie laces so I was in and out quickly with no issues that I remember.

Learn to control bike from holding the seat.

Wow. The bike I felt fresh on and I was going good passing a few people before I wass passed by Kapp.matt. I met him during the wait for the swim and he decided to wear a bright red jacket so I pursued him most of the ride. Towards the end a guy said we had a mile left so I grabbed a drink and dropped my bottle on the ground. I decided I should stop and pick it up but on slippery ground I fished tailed and hit the ground. A few scrapes, bruised ego, but I hopped back on the bike and hammered to the finish.

Do not drop your water bottle and if so don't worry about it! Clipless shoes will be in my next race as with the wet conditions my feet slid on the pedals every now and then

When you just have to take off your helmet, sunglasses, and rack you bike it is pretty quick. Also took one last drink of Gatorade. . .

No extra drink, I was hydrated enough!

The run felt good and is my strong suit. I skipped the aid station which I didn't need but I got side stiches with maybe 3/4 mile left. I think this was from the decision to have one last drink of Gatorade or having drank too much on the bike. At the turn around I saw Kapp.matt whom I had been chasing on the bike. He had a slower T2 time and once I saw him I kept up the pace. If it weren't for the side stiches I would have had a clean run and possibly a PR

Figure out why I get side stiches every now and then.

A banana and an orange while chatting with Kapp.matt. We talked about the race and it was time for me to head home and nurse my wounds which started to hurt AFTER I calmed down. Overall though it was a good race.


First fall on the bike.