Got new goggles the day before to help prevent fog... as soon as I started swimming they fogged up and I couldn't see anything. Had a hard time sighting, but overall had my fastest swim ever and felt very easy. The run from the beach up into T1 seemed really long.

Gu Espresso Love about 20 minutes before the swim start.

Bring some goggle wipes with me to help prevent goggle fog. Take the run into T1 a little slower so I can catch my breath but push harder in the swim.

Took my time in T1, calves started cramping up as I tried to get into my shoes. Glasses fogged up left them at T1.

Put my glasses in my helmet and put them on after I was already riding to prevent fog. Get some tri shoes and go sockless.

Take more time on the bike to recover. I only drank about 1/8 of my bottle.

Get a chance to ride the course before the race. Ride more hills. Start the bike leg slower so I could have recovered a bit before settling in.

Once again, calves started cramping up as I was trying to get into my shoes.

I thought it was a pretty quick transition, just had leg cramp issues.

Calf cramping issue up until about 1/2 mile in and then the legs opened up. Could not catch my breath and had a slower pace than I had hoped for.

Work more on my run

None, walked around a bit got some fruit and free drinks. Got my calves and IT worked on by the club Chiro.


Calves were cramping up and felt I couldn't catch my breath


Great local race, well organized and fun. I'll do this one again next year.