Time trial start. I liked this, as there was very little bumping at the start. Didn't really come into traffic except at the turn around and the last 100 yards. Really nice lake, when you did take on water it didn't taste bad. Little bit of wind chop on the return, first time I've had to deal with this, but it was really a non-issue. Overall, very happy with this swim.

Wasn't totally focused in either T for this race. I need to make a written check list for myself so I know everything is in place. All was well, but I didn't have total confidence in my prep, so I probably didn't move as fast as I could have.

Bike handling was at a premium for this race. Not a fun ride--but had to stay focused to keep the speed up. I don't mind shifting, but this was just too curvey to be fun. Heard other people saying that they slowed down to feel safe on this course. I pushed it, but I can definately understand their thinking.

First race with a number belt rather than pinning the number on my shirt. Like this a lot--didn't cost any time as I grabbed the belt and put it on while running toward transition exit. Didn't have the number flapping on the bike, and prefer having the number at my waist during the run rather than on my shirt.

More prep so I have total confidence in my preparations.

This was a great run for me. Felt good, kept my pace up, maintained focus. Kept cadence high, and I think this really made a difference for me. Good push to the finish, felt spent when I crossed the line after a good ramp up to sprint speed the last mile or so. This is the challenging part of the race for me, I had good energy--looking at my results you may think I went too hard on the first two segments, but it's really that I have a hard time running fast. I am making progress on this so no complaints!

I pushed a bit all the way through, could probably push a little harder.

Walked around while drinking water and eating bananas.


Not much, this was a great race for me. I wasn't feeling ready for it the days before, but about 200 yards into the swim I thought I was doing pretty good, and half way through the swim I knew it would be a good race overall.


Note: Transitions were included in segment times and were not broken down in the posted results.

And now the comments: Great race! While the course is not as hilly, I improved on my Oly time at Wildflower by about 15 minutes!!! Now I'm excited for the Racine half in July. Fantastic location at Ostoff resort, nice swim course and transition area, nice run course, good food after. Nice event put on by a small group of people--where else does the race director insist on shaking your had at the finish line?

My only criticism is the bike course, as I would prefer to ride country roads rather than the service roads at Road America. From what I read and heard, the event would not have happened had Road America not allowed use of their property, and I will do this race again even if the course is the same.