Started towards back of my wave only because the corral was small and i got in late. I'm a slow swimmer but apparently not as slow as a lot of others. I had to make my way through lots of people. The swim seemed to take forever and I was ready to get the hell out of the water. I was hoping for closer to 30 minutes but just had trouble in traffic.

Start in the middle of the pack.

My transition was better than in my other races. I wore earplugs which helped abate the poor balance I normally have coming out of the water. Grabbed my stuff, did an extra check that I had everything and took off.

I could go with a little more urgency.

My bike was really good for me. Maybe too good. I had purchased a new bike about a month before and was pretty jacked up to go fast. I felt really good and passed a few people. i was passed by quite a few of the 40-45 age groupers but that is nothing new.

Train for better power over time and try to save something for the run.

fair transition. racked my bike, grabbed my crap wobbled to the run out.

I hear that there is no such thing as a good bike followed by a bad run. There is, however, a really good bike (for me) followed by a semi-fun leisurely trot for 10k. I had not much left for the run so I decided to not try to kill myself to make a fair time on the run. I ran relatively comfortably and had a good time chatting with people as I passed or they passed and took in the race fun. I walked through the aid stations and thanked everybody. It started to rain with about a half mile left which was welcome as it was getting pretty hot.

not much. Im a slow runner. train for more speed.

It started to poor as I crossed the finish so I put my bike and gear in the car and went to grab some food.


This race was very well organized. I am new to the area and this race was so very well done. The Race Director is know for putting on a great race and I was not disappointed. Will do this one again next year for sure.