Again swim at this race was slower than I would expect. The organisers insist it is 1500m but times are always 3-4 minutes longer than other events. I have therefore guessed at 1600m.

I actually felt ok in the swim although I was disapointed with the time.

Swim faster?

Bike slower than I would expect. I knew something wasn't right when I was fatiguing after 1 mile. I actually reached half way quicker than a year ago but had nothing in the tank for "fast" second half of the course. 3 hours sleep and standing for 7 hours the night before obviously had an affect.

Nothing I could have changed.

This is a hard run with a steep (almost walking pace) climb that lasts half a mile. Done twice.

Surprisingly despite feeling like crap on the bike the run was ok. I negative split with last mile being my quickest.

Going to Foo-fighters day before. Standing and jumping round for 7 hours and driving most of the night. 3 hours sleep.


Obviously 3 hours sleep after standing and jumping round all day. Not to metion the 3 hour middle of the night drive is not the best preparation for a race. But hey this is endurance right? Would I have done anything different? No way.

Best weekend I have had in years!