Race started 30 minutes later than it was supposed to which mean the racers had to stand exposed to the 48 degree weather for that much longer. 200 yards in to the swim you hit a sand bar you had to wade across(interesting). Swimming is by far my weakest link. Need more practice time. Legs cramped up during the final 500 yards and made for an interesting finish.

Train OWS. Put vaseline on my neck because my swim cap rubbed it raw from the sighting.

Thought I was doing good but looking at time it was not good. I did however make sure to get some Gu Chomps down and drink some Nuun to help battle the cramps I was experiencing on the swim.

Wind slowed the pace as it felt it was in my face on all of the hills of the first half of the race. 3 miles into the bike I was run off of the road by a dulie dragging a covered trailer as it turned in front of me at the last minute. Luckily there was grass in the ditch I had to dump in to. No serious damage(small bruise and some scratches). Was lucky there.

No go into the ditch.

Right foot was numb for first half mile. Realized I had a bike sock in the toe of my shoe at that point. That is the reason it was numb. Right foot had nerves give out and struggled for first mile getting my foot to properly flex during the run.

2 BBQ Brisket Tacos. Visit with family for 15 minutes. Then book it out of there to get to airport for 5PM flight to Cancun. A reward for my first Oly Tri.