This was a good swim for me but I slipped into my old ocean swim mode and didn't leave much in the tank for getting out on the bike.

Relax more and just get the swim done in the most efficient manner rather than racing it

I decided to run with my bike shoes on rather than attaching them to the bike and this went well

Nothing

I'm not sure what went wrong on the bike!!! I just didn't get into it and felt tired going up the hill and never really picked up; I was convinced I had a flat and the front wheel seemed to be wobbling but I couldn't find anything wrong with it after...!

Train harder, maybe back off a bit on the swim

Quick transition and got shoes on easily with new laces

Slip out of shoes whilst on bike

I felt much happier to be off the bike and settled into a 5min pace quite easily, I made an effort to steady myself but kept creeping up into a faster pace. By the 4kn mark it was really hot and humid and the drink stations were doing a great job spraying everyone down but I felt sapped and the rest of the run was a bit of an ordeal.
I was hoping to step up the pace from the 7kmm mark but didn't have any kick so just jogged along to the finish. Saw the kids on the bridge just before the finish line which was great!!!

Not much, I just wasn't that fit this time due to lack of running during the last couple of months

They had cold showers to walk under after the finish line which was great and then I had a quick swim.
Drank lots of Endura and had some watermelon and oranges.


I didn't feel as fit as I normally would before an event and I think my bike preparation didn't work; I was quite fit a few weeks ago and did the tri course with a friend and felt strong but I wasn't sure how to get ready and so used the final 3 weeks from Joe Friels book. It just didn't work for me and I think I would have been better sticking to the routine that was working for me.
I felt that his 3 week taper allowed me to lose endurance. My lack of running didn't help but it was the bike leg that let me down.
I was a bit disappointed at first with my time but on reflection it wasn't a bad performance considering my recent knee problems.
I seem to do better with a fully structured training program and so I'll look for a good one to use in the 12 weeks leading up to Mooloolaba.
Another good thing is that my 2 youngest kids LOVED doing the kids tri on Saturday and have already said they want to do another one!


This is a fantastic event and amazingly well organised. The whole town gets involved and there's a real festival atmosphere.
Definitely an event to do every year if you can get in.