Start didn't feel great but I was able to keep my HR in check through most of the race. Got up a little early to make my final run to the beach.

I saw some people doing dolphin dives into the beach and I'm not sure if that would be better than simply running up on the beach.

I tried to jump on my bike and it worked pretty well. I started the clips on my shoes before the race and I think it made a big difference

Keep practicing jumping on your bike.

There was a headwind for the first 6 miles whioh made getting up to speed a little difficult. My plan was to negative split the course and it worked out fine with a little help from the tailwind towards the end of the race. I think my avg speed (19.5) was a perfect speed going into the run.

I would like to get my anaerobic threshold levels up to improve my avg. speed.

Felt good overall.

Keep practicing sinching down the laces.

Kept a perfect cadence for the first 1.5 miles then hit the big hill and it through me for a loop. Got passed by 2 people in my wave on the last mile and could not challenge them.

Practice downhill and uphill running. KEEP COMPETITIVE and when you get passed repeat your motivational phrase in your head.

Some light stretching and some fruit. Did not eat a heavy meal until about 3 hours after the event.


Training.


This is the first race that I have ever won an award. I felt 100% better than the 2010 race and I would like to be able to finish an olympic distance the way I finsihed today.

Event Standings: Swim:top 5%, Bike:top 23%, Run:top 35%, Entire Race: top 20%

Division Standings: Swim:top 1%, Bike:top 23%, Run:top 27% , Entire Race:top 18%