Was able to keep calm this time. HR was 85 when I started, as opposed to 120 for the last race. I give all the credit to Haley. She talked to me and kept me calm.

Swim a little faster.

Time included a run up to T1. Actual time in T1 was :51. Tried to keep myself calm. I did a good job of that. Maybe speed it up next time. No socks. Not a problem on the bike.

Move a little faster.

Not much to say. Could have pushed a little faster, but after getting sick on last week's run, I held back a little. Kept yo-yoing with another guy(all3sports shirt) in my AG. He finished just ahead of me. More to follow...

Push harder.

Not much to say. I saw the guy in the All3 shirt leave T2 just ahead of me.

Nothing

The all3 guy took off like a rabbit out of T2. Oh well... I felt great during the run. I think I was smiling the whole time. I passed several people. About mile 1, I see all3 guy on the side of the path vomiting. I know I should not smile at anothers misfortune, but I did smile (just a little). Still feeling great at mile 1.5, I decided to kick it up a notch. Passed a few more people, no one had passed me yet. Then i hear a sonic boom and the all3 guy passes me like he was shot out of a cannon. I never see him again. That will teach me not to smile at someone else getting sick.

Much better run than last week.

Haul ass as soon as I see the guy puking.

Got a massage. It was GREAT. I highly recommend taking advantage of free massages. Although it did feel like she was plucking every single hair out of my leg. Guess I need to shave!

Met up with Karl(motivated), Tom Plauche and his wife, Haley(tricomet), Tony Hammett (Tribesman),and Chrispin Henry (Cheryiv). Watched Karl and Haley collect hardware. I was great to see all the BTers! They are a great group of people.


No athletic ability. Still learning how to race.