The swim was what I expected. I haven't had a lot of open water training this year so it took a while to get my rhythm down. Should have been sighting a little better because I tended to zig zag a lot.

Better sighting

Had some problems getting the wetsuit off.

The bank went fine. Had a few people pass me but for the most part maintained my position.

Not much

Horrible, Horrible, Horrible.

I expected my run to be bad, but not this bad. My feet were numb coming off the bike and I just couldn't get them going. I had to stop a few times to stretch my feet and calves. I continue to have the same pain/numbing problems with my left shin and feet.

Stretch my calves out while still on the bike.

Slammed down two free beers and headed to dinner.


Lack of open water practice and foot problems on the run.


My time came in where I expected overall. This was my first tri in 4 years and I am happy with the progress I made since I started training. I weighed in at 201 before the race so this will be my last tri in the Clydesdale division. I'm down from 216 over the winter so I am making progress.

I have gone real slow on the run training in order to avoid injury but I am ready to safely bump up the mileage and get some real work in before the Denver Triathlon.