I was in the second wave. the first wave started 3 minutes ahead of me. I was hoping to catch everyone in the first wave. I caught all but one swimmer. My navigation could have been better.

practice in a wetsuit a few times prior to the race. my shoulders were a little tired by the end of the swim. I'm not used to the extra exertion to get my arms all the way to the front end of the stroke. I really have not been paying attention to any swim workouts.

was a little lightheaded/ dizzy out of the water.

I need to kick a little more toward the end of my swim, so i get my blood flowing to my legs.

I pushed it as hard as i could. I got passed by one biker. that is the fewest yet.

This is still my weakest link. I need more miles. and more importantly i need faster miles.

i made a point to make sure my shoes were on well. the last couple of races my shoes tore up my feet. I did put bodyglide on the top of my feet prior to the race. I could have probably save myself about 5 more seconds there.

Next race i think i am going to just try to get through transition as fast as possible. throw caution into the wind

i kept my cadence up the first half. I think that helped me have a little kick at the end.

Push it hard earlier. But i am happy with the run for the first time in 3 months.

walk around. eat. wade out into the lake to cool off legs. Then take and ice bath and stretch when i get home.


fitness level.


overall the race it self was good. the past race food was worthless. (chex mix, gardettos, and muscle milk)
the results and awards were very haphazardly done.