Although the course was short, the swim went very well. We waded out and I held onto the dock so I wasn't treading water. After a couple of minutes the cannon sent us on our way! Only a few bumps here and there closing in on the turns...but nothing bad.

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Smooth transition. Not rushing too much but I am happy with the time.

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Bike went smooth. My garmin had me at 19.8 mph and I was trying to hit 20 so I am happy with that. The hill slowed me down quite a bit. I hit 40 mph on the downside though so that helped! I wasn't too gassed but definately was feeling that hill in my legs getting off the bike.

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Went perfect. If I can keep T2 under a minute I am happy.

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This run went TERRIBLE! I got a stitch in my side about a mile into the run. My first split was 7:58...right on pace. After the stitch hit I could not get it out! I tried all the usual remedies (hand under the ribs, deep inhale and forced exhale, walking with hands above head, etc.) This thing was brutal. I felt like I had a broken rib on my right side! I have had many a stitch before, but nothing like this. It lasted until mile 5 of the run, so I was over a 10 minutes mile on all of those splits trying to work it out. Then my final split came in at 8:08 after I finally got it out. I don't know what I could have done to prepare for that bad boy...tips in the comment section are welcome!

Maybe more long ride bricks would have prevented the stitch? IDK.

Had some water and bananas and talked to a few friends that were doing the race. Then hung out with the family before heading home.


The Stitch of Death.


They did an EXCELLENT job for this being a first itme event. Although I think the course was a little short on all three parts...everything went great. Organizers were great, volunteers were great...really enjoyed everything and I am really looking forward to next year!