Uneventful as from other pool swims. I jumped up early with some of my Tri group friends and probably got in the pool around slot 115. Swam on their feet, and no one was behind me. I swam pretty comfortable and never panicked or felt bad. 6:11 was right at my practice times for the past week so was please as can expect with the swim.

I'm getting to be a better swimmer but have a lot to learn and practice. Swim place was
#174 out of 355 - so so

About 100 yard run to T1. Had a little time fumbling getting the shoes on, but got shades and helmet and race belt on fine.

Probably only thing that would have sped this up would be sprinting full speed out of the pool.

Wanted to push to see what I could do. I'm still using a road bike and just put the aero bars on last few weeks. Stayed in aero most of the time. I pushed hard and felt good, for the little bit of riding I've actually done outdoors this year. Only was passed by 2 TRI bikes, and passed around 25-30 on various bikes.

Sensor was not working so I was going on feel alone, little disappointed.

I'm fine with this effort so early in the year. I know I will get stronger on the bike with more miles. The aerobars do help....

Take the bike for a quick spin to make sure everything is lined up, I also noticed my brake pad was rubbing a little when walking the bike out to the car.

Good transition, was good or better than some of the leaders.

Not too much, was good for today.

Something is amiss with my running. I know I have not practiced many bricks, but I am not this slow. My legs were mud and my breathing was very labored off the bike and was horrible. I would NOT make my legs go faster, and it was frustrating. Kellie passed me and offered encouragement and I wanted to keep pace with her but could not. I should KILL her on the run, I'm way faster than she is (she is one of my training partners). BUT.. she is a veteran at triathlons and very good at this sport, I need to get better at running off the bike.

Get a TRI bike and do more bricks. I do believe the TRI bikes offer a big advantage on the course and off the run. It is what it is, until I can afford one next year, so I will build that big engine this year with my road bike and be ready to crush it next year with the TRI bike. Get ready...

Found Kim, Carly and Cody at the finish. Was so glad they were there. Met some of my Tri group and mingled a little before we needed to leave to get to baseball.


Run off the bike. A TRI bike, and swimming. REALLY, sounds like EVERYTHING needs some work.


Pretty good snfu at one intersection. Both lanes were blocked with traffic and only a small narrow strip to the right, near drainage grates to navigate through. Slowed it all down though here. Also, came to one intersection with no directions, so I followed the group, and luckily went the right way.