The swim waves started right on time. Mine was the last wave (purple caps). I was the only purple cap without a wetsuit. Since it's my first race of the season I didn't go bounding in with the lead pack. I can sometimes get anxiety and I didn't want to go out to fast. So I held back but then ended up weaving in and around a bunch of folks on the way to the first buoy.

Be more assertive at the start. Wear a wetsuit even though the water was plenty warm.

It's a big race so transition is big. I was happy with my time. I didn't wear a wetsuit so no time was lost there.

learn how to jump onto the bike - maybe.

My goal was to concentrate on staying focused and keeping my effort up on the ride. I have a tendancy to not pay attention and slow down. I did a good job with this and this was a good ride for me.

Continue to get faster.

I had frozen a bottle of water and left it in transition for my post bike shower. It was cold and awesome. Maybe the best idea I had all day.

choose gu not chomps for the run fuel. Carry a fuel belt.

My goal was to start out at goal pace and maintain 9:30 or faster for the course. I did this. It was a great run.

I had trouble getting my nutrition out of my snazzy new trisuit because the pockets are inconvenient. I would choose gu instead of the chomps and I would carry my own water to avoid the wait at the water tables.

Standing around.


I should have worn my wetsuit since everyone else wore theirs. But other than that the only thing is just improving my abilities.


This is a great race. It's pretty big (3000) participants so it's a good idea to plan ahead for parking and other things that take a little extra time. But it's a great venue and a I though a great event.