Weather conditions caused a mild fog on the lake and the course direction took the racers into the rising sun. for some it may not have been a problem but for me it was somewhat distracting. A bigger distraction was my leaky goggles.

Replace goggles sooner, I knew they were on the verge of failing.

T1 seemed to go ok. Previous race was on grass and this was on paved parking lot, I didn't want to step on my wetsuit on the pavement. Laid my stuff out a lot better this time. Slammed down a bananna, forgot my fig bars!

Transition with a little more sense of urgency.

Front deraileur let me down twice!

Race start was very cold!

Lots of riders, some bunched up. Overall it was a good ride, passing a severl riders and not being passed very often. Slowed down at one water station after dropping a bottle going all out at the previous station, also couldn't get one Cliff shot open.

Not much. Transition to the ride faster, head out a bit stronger especially on mostly flat race courses.

Again, transition with more urgency

flat course, tried to pace myself with others so as not to lose time. By the last mile my mantra was "walking is not an option"

set a pace an concentrate on maintaining it. Often my mind would wander and next thing I know I'm running slower.

drink, eat, walk around, pack up my stuff, eat some more.
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Anxiety in the water. Not an outright fear just a feeling of uneasiness. The first 15 minutes on the bike all I can think of is how glad I am to be out of the water.


My second triathlon. Compared to the first, this was the big leagues. Over 1000 particitants, lots of race officials out on the course, lots of volunteers, very well organized, partily closed, well controlled bike course. One detail I'm not sure how I feel about was the upbeat music played over the transition area and finish line. It wasn't distracting, but I could have done without it.

I was less prepared for this event due to life getting in the way. So that took a bit of the fun out of it. Nevertheless, as soon as they start registering for next year, I'm getting the plastic out!