Super cold at first, face, hands and feet going numb. Felt great about half way through, and rounded the buoys tight. Breathed really well and sighted better than usual.

Focus more on my breathing in the first half, and start closer to the inside to avoid getting too far out.

Included in my Swim time. Very slow T1, trying to get my socks and jersey on, shoes were quick, unracked my bike and forgot my helmet, and had to lay bike down to get it on.

Get helmet on first. Maybe not wear jersey. Practice running sockless...

Very challenging course. Need more experience on this kind of terrain and trail. No single track in my area.

train more

Took about 20 seconds tops to get in and out of transition. Time included in bike time.

nothing

Good run, started slow but second two miles were strong. Two minutes faster than last year.

Not sure. train more.

Dipped in the lake to clean off and cool off.


lack of training


gotta say I am not experienced enough on mtb courses like this to compete seriously and feel that good about it. I love the event and the people, but I really need to focus on training, especially mtb training.