I hadn't swam as much this last month since the last race so I didn't know what to expect but was overall pleased with the result.

Not take a vacation from swimming in between races.

I had a struggle getting my helmet on and went without socks. I regretted that decision because my toes were nearly frozen by the end of the race.

Make sure my helmet was ready to snap and definitely put on socks when it is that cold.

I went about as hard as I could go but I'm just too slow going up hills. I must get lighter and do more strength training in the this off season.

Wear socks and maybe a long sleeve shirt.

I put socks on just to warm up my feet.

Make sure I set my watch to run during transition.

Looks like the course was on the short side. All of the times for the Clydes were very fast. Ran the entire first mile and most of the 2nd and 3rd miles. Started feeling some soreness in my quads on the hills. Finish line chute was fun.

Hopefully eliminate the handful of walking breaks and run a little faster.

Waited for Whitney to finish and picked up my shirt.


Health problems for the last 3 weeks made my training schedule difficult to do.


Despite the cold weather, this race was very fun this year.