This course was definitely short. Since the race had only 124 people we all went off together. I started a little to the right and made it to the first bouy fine it was a little crowded at the turn nothing major. I was able to draft off someone the all the way to the first turn around. this made the swim that much easier. I felt great getting out of the water. When I looked at my watch I was shocked at the time.

Nothing

Short run up the beach. The wetsuit came off easily and got ready to go.

Nothing

The bike my downfall every race. I started the race thinking of this as a training ride and not getting worked up whenever I got passed. At the pre race briefing they told us the first 16 miles were uphill and there was 3300 feet of climbing. Perfect pratice for my IM. I kept a good pace for me, during the ride I was able to spin up all the hills and did not have to get out of the saddle. I knew the run was going to be hot and did not want to suffer any more than I had to. The course was nice and riding through the reservoir provided some nice scenery. There is nothing like this near me to ride on so it was a welcome change.

As always ride more. I kept the pace I need to keep to be able to ride 112 mile in August.

I forgot to lay out socks to change into so I had to rummage through my backpack.

Lay out socks for the run.

As soon as you got off the bike you could feel the heat. I had brought a fuel belt but the water was hot. I put on my garmin and made a pit stop in the bathroom to pee. About three miles in my garmin shut off and is not working. Did I say it was hot. The aid stations were well stoked and I took gatorade and ice water at each one. They had these little plastic tubes filled with ice water which were good to run with and poor on your head. Had a gu every 45 minutes. I was soaked by mile 3 from pouring water on my head. My shoes were sloshing the whole time. The run course wasn't so bad but combined with heat it was tough.

I thought I paced myself given the conditons. The second loop was more difficult.

They gave you a towel soaked in ice at the finish. I took an ice cold shower near the beach and changed into dry clothes. Looking to get a masage but none were available. I was hungry but couldn't eat anything if that makes sense. Packed up and drove home and met my family at the beach.


The heat!!


For a first time race and only 124 people it was well run. I was concerned that they wouldn't have anybody on the bike course. I was wrong, a bunch of volunteers and police to guide you along the way. The run stations were well stiocked also. This was a very good race and would reccomend it to anyone looking for a challenging bike course. This was agood tune up for me as I prepare for my IM.