As I was waiting for my wave to start I could see the marker buoy slowing being pulled along by the current. This was going to be a very fast swim time even if I just acted like a log and floated all the way down the course.

The swim was very fast and apart from tangling with the chain anchoring the buoy to the bottom of the passage (I think I swim a bit too close to it) it was a pretty uneventful swim.

Looking at the time, it's obvious I went faster then my last race but because the current was so strong I'll never know if I have improved through my own effort. I wish I could swim this fast all the time.

T1 went well and I managed to grab my helmet, glasses and bike and got out fairly quickly.

All good.

I really tried as hard as I could today. My bike computer is only showing the current speed (new one is being fitted Tuesday) so I just wanted to stay above 33km as much as I could for the full 20k's. I had a couple of guys pass me and then I managed to pass a couple back towards the end which was a nice feeling, I think my cycling is starting to improve. I had a GU after the second lap, hoping to have heaps of energy for the run.

My age group rank was 13 and my overall rank was 109 (this information does want to save in my report details for some unknown reason).

This time is faster then my last race so I'm getting better. I need to keep doing my long rides in training as they are showing dividends in my races.

T2 went well and I was able to get in and out without any dramas.

Nothing

I felt good as I started the run and managed to pass quite a few people. I kept on telling myself to relax, stay comfortable and run fast which seemed to work as this is the fastest I have every run. There was only one bad part of the run, which was when I got passed by this guy from my age group who literally shot passed me like I was standing still. I found out later he came second in the run leg for my age group and clocked 20:24, boy that is fast!!!.

I think the GU I had early on in the bike leg helped kept my energy up for the run which meant I was able to sustain a great fast pace for the full 5kms.

Caught up with my buddies and we discussed the race in detail. My buddies are new to Tri's so there were many funny stories of going the wrong way in T1 and using the wrong exit and entry points with the bike, all good experience for the next race. I think they really enjoyed the race and I think I have them hooked.


My bike is still my weakest leg but it's still on the improve so I just need to stick at it.


As another great race bites the dust, I'm over the moon with my performance. I have managed to show good improvements in my bike and run times and I know my swimming has improved but with the current so strong it's impossible to judge my true swim time.

Unfortunately there is only one race to go this season so I'm really looking forward to see how fast I can go in another 7 weeks at the BRW Tri at the Gold Coast.

I love racing and I love Tri's!!!!!