Went with a medium/hard pace in order to not get totally exhausted, but probably could have gone faster.

Swim faster.

Need to work on taking off my wetsuit. I sat down to take off wetsuit without pulling it down as far as I could and stepping on it first.

Practice transitions (I keep saying I will, but don't seem to get around to it)

Nice ride, though I was passed by 7-8 guys in my wave. Played leapfrog with one guy most of the way. Weather was nice, minimal breeze, and course is fairly flat, so bike ride was really enjoyable. Started dreading the run towards the end of the bike. Felt like I was going faster than avg speed. Need to push a little harder next time.

Decent transition time for me. Only put on 1 knee brace instead of my usual 2.

Hurt like hell. Started at a medium pace, got stuck behind slower runner while going near the finish line after the initial loop thru the park so I had to run even slower for 20 yds, though I enjoyed the break at the time. Passed 5-6 guys in my wave and felt a physical burst of energy after each one I passed, not just a mental lift. Saw one more guy in my wave I wanted to pass near the end, but couldn't quite catch him (finished 1 second behind).

Limited running early in the season due to time off from injuries.


Nice size local race that's a fairly fast and flat course.