Despite this being a rather disorganized start overall, once we got near the start line, everything went smooth and without stress. I think I swam well though I've been slacking off my swim training a little lately. I slowed down at one point, getting caught behind someone. I thought she would let me pass at the wall, but she didn't, so I had to squeeze past in the next lane.

Be more aggressive about passing.

First time biking without socks in a race. Went well.

It had rained lightly while we were in the pool so I had to clean off my sunglasses. I should have covered everything up to save myself the trouble.

My Garmin only read 7.3 miles so I wasn't really riding 22 mph!

I was very happy with my bike leg this time out.

Too slow. Not sure where the time went, but probably had to do with trying to get damp socks on.

Learn to run without socks (Zoots on order!)

Slower than last year. Slower than usual.

More bricks in practice.

Just hangin out with my family.


Already peaked this season. Training has been a grind lately.


I think this race has outgrown this venue and I probably would not do it again unless they capped the participants. The start felt chaotic as they tried to get people to the right place. If the swim start had been the same as last year, it would have been easier I think. But overall it is a great experience - everyone is so encouraging and I like the laid back, non-hyper competitive atmosphere.