Swim was a beach start in 74degree water and was perfect. OUt and back around 2 buoys. Swim was a wave start and my group was placed with every other male 39 and younger so there were about 81 of us. Got hit a little bit and got behind some slow people but I sighted well and made my way around slower swimmers. My actual time out of water was 8:48 but there was about 50yrd dash to the time mat at transition and that kinda stunk.

Nothing other than go faster which will come with time and practice. I had a real good swim.

T1 was a little rough. I got out of the swim fast (8:48) but there was a 50yrd dash or so to the time mat and to T1 so it made my time slower. I found my bike pretty easy. Problem was the run to T1 was in high grass and was really mudddy which I didnt like at all. I spend alot of time cleaning my feet off before I put on my socks which I definately needed. Shoes and socks on, shirt, helmet and glasses and I was off. Improved my T1 time by over 2 mins which was awsome. Felt good getting onto the bike, wasnt tired and out of breath.

Not much I can do about the mud and location of T1, just tri to go a little faster.

Bike was rough for me, it is my weakest discipline by far. I got tired on the bike and was getting passed by people. I know I improved my pace from last year but I still have a ways to go.

I need more time on the bike. I definately didnt do enough bike rides or trainer rides to prepare for the race. I think that I can improve my bike time for the next race by simply getting out there more and biking.

Transition went really well. I got lock laces on my running shoes which helped greatly! Got off bike, helmet off, changed shoes and put my race belt on and off I went. I think I had a really good T2 time and I was happy.

Nothing

same as in course description. I did not like the run course at all. Too congested and rough terrain.

Nothing more simple than doing some brick training. I didnt do any brick training before this race and my legs felt it when I started the run. Other than that, not much. My pace and breathing were where I wanted it to be. I do think I would have been faster if I had practiced some brick workouts.

walked around, got my medal and went over to the food/beverage tent and got some granola and water. Met up with some friends, took some photos and went home.


Not enough time on the bike and not doing any brick workouts.


Very well run race and very friendly atmosphere. I would run this race again.