Water was cold and found it hard to breathe well when head was in the water. Crowding of the open water swim was a whipping.

I don't know.

Long run to transition. Burrs in the grass. Trouble with swim cap. Someone stole my goggles.

Shifting going up hills needs to be done earlier than required. Work harder down the hill to help getting up the next hill.

Long distance from mount line to transition area

So tired after bike the run was a struggle. Trail run with loose rocks and loose dirt made the run harder.

I have only done 3 races and this is my third of the year. Open water swim was as chaotic as the rumors. Course was by far the toughest of the three. I was flirting with the idea of doing the Olympic distance for the Captextri but I believe those hopes were dashed. Maybe later in the year for the Olympic distance.