Crowded at the start. Had my first drafting experience which I think helped a lot. Couldn't shake a girl to my right but I stayed on the inside of the course and rounded bouys good and had good sighting. Did not feel anxious. Didn't really think it was a full 500m. Best swim in a race yet.

Keep swimming. It only improves me.

Fun course. Had no idea we had to go over the intracoastal waterway so there was a bridge involved. Going out was great! Tailwind and I hauled butt. Coming back in I hit a wall especially climbing the bridge again. There was headwind at some points and then crosswinds as well. Gusts were every now and then. Disappointed in my bike time because I normally have a time anywhere from 8-10 minutes less than this one. I was not prepared for the wind and need to train more outside to feel all the elements. Fun route though.

Train more outside now!!!

2nd best run I have had in a race. Love the feeling of coming off the bike and starting the run. I keep short strides and try to emmulate the speed on the bike.

Keep training to get faster.

Water, diet coke and breakfast buffet was provided. Ate with Gaven and chatted with a few others.


The bike course and weather.


Great race and hope to make it every year!