First OWS event. Was scared. Started all males at the same time. I was definitely slower than most and should have started in the rear. It was like swimming in a washing machine. Just about grabbed a kayak but fought off the urge. In the end, I settled down and relaxed. Turned out fine. My time was faster than I thought. Didn't wear a wet suit. Water temp was perfect. 5th out of 6 in my age group.

Start in the rear!

Immediately out of the water, I put on some old running shoes to help me get to transition area quicker. The path was very rough gravel. Also, there was a tremendously steep hill we had to climb up to reach transition. I tried to run it but just decided to walk up it. Getting into my bike shoes and exiting with bike was great. Clipped in well. 2nd out of 6 in my age group.

Could save a little time by mounting bike and putting on shoes. But the pavement was so rough, I'm glad I didn't try this here. Probably would not use my old running shoes next time.

AWESOME! First race with my new bike. Simply amazing how fast it is. Felt comfortable and fast. Passed so many I lost count. Shifting was great. I shocked myself at my time. 9th place overall out of 65! 2nd out of 6 in my age group. WOOT! Water bottle came loose when coming back into transition. I lost my holder that mounted on the aero-bars. The pavement was so rough in transition that it bounced off. Averaged 19.2 MPH.

Nothing

No splits for T2. All in all, I felt good. Loosing my water bottle holder distracted me a little. Everything went on well. Racing belt. Did not take G2 bottle. Should have.

Take my G2 bottle.

Horrible run. Both my hamstrings locked up again. I was 5th out of 6 in my age group. I believe I may have over pushed my legs in the bike segment. But the hills were unexpected and I don't train on hills. Should have had my G2 with me. I stopped for about 30 seconds to allow my right hamstring to relax. Not pleased with my run. But I was able to sprint to the finish. 47th out of 65 overall.

Take my G2 with me on the run. I feel I should have stayed hydrated with electrolytes better which may have prevented my locked up hamstrings.

None.


Unfamiliar with the course. Rained just prior to start. Not hydrating enough during run.


What can I say? Placed 2nd in my age group. OWS freaked me out at first. It was a very tough little sprint but I feel great with the results. Small race with not many participants. Fun and very challenging. The transition area was less than desirable. Very rough pavement. Took way to long for awards and post race activities. Food spread was not that great. But I will return.