Good start, but went out a bit fast then had to cruise to let me heart settle. Misunderstood the course - I went around the side buoys, while others went inside with no issues. I guess since there was some drift, they ignored the normal rules - cost me some extra yards for sure. Once I got going and in rhythm, I had a good swim.

Understand the rules on the buoys so I could have a more efficient route. I am happy with 8th in age group. I should get more OWS practice, but not sure how to get this.

A bit slow for me - maybe because of the rain. Maybe because it was the first of the year.

Practice.

I feel like I had a good ride, but still not as strong as others. I worked on my biking a lot this off season and spring, so I am happy to have some improvement, but I expected more. I got passed on several downhills, but caught the same people on the climbs. Drank a gatorade during the ride and had a GU. That was my plan to sustain me for the run. The rain led to a few accidents - hope those people came out ok.

Continue to work harder. Happy with my progress.

Smooth, no issues getting to spot. Stuff was in the tupperwear and dry. Towel dried feet, then tried to get socks on - not so great. Got shoes on easily though - I like my new speed laces.

Nothing - good plan for the rain.

I was happy with my run - passed many more than passed me. Kept a strong pace in the rain. Did not take water and happy I didn't - probably saved me a bit of time. Had a good kick at the end and finished very strong.

Nothing - good run - wonder if I could have gone just a little bit harder.

Had a gatorade and wandered with my foil blanket. Rev3 is always prepared! Gathered up some Muscle Milk for later. Saw that I was 9th in age group, so didn't hang around in the mud and rain.


I do ride my bike in the rain, so I was ready for that. I have done several other races in the rain also, so no excuses with the weather. I need to find a way to practice my OWS - I always forget how different it is. Overall, just keep training, keep my weight down (this helped on the hills!) and keep a strong , confident mental approach - and it'll continue to be fun and successful.


Rev3 puts on a great race. These were nasty conditions, and Rev3 still executed - great attitudes from their team and volunteers, good swag, food, everything. I did the HIM the past 2 years, but did the Oly this year because I had a commitment on Sunday. Oly was done well, just like the HIM and was a good challenging course. Happy with the race and my performance, despite a nasty, rainy day.