1000 people hitting the water at once was interesting. Don't practice that much. Me and about 500 other people overshot buoy 2 by about 100 yards! Oh well. Was very comfortable the whole way. Felt my best during the last 1/3rd. Passing was virtually impossible. Too many bodies around.

learn to swim faster.

no problems here. Had a chance to see Deb and give her a quick kiss.

nothing.

Beutiful scenery. Tough ride with all the hills. Hit 48mph at one point! Miles 28-35 were FAST downhill and downwind. Avged around 30mph during this stretch with light pedaling. Going back up the descent I hit 48mph on was not fun. Slightly slower going back up. Around mile 48.

Nothing. Had a good bike race. Averaged 18.9mph. 1.7mph faster than my half in March and on a tougher course.

Easy. Race volunteers took bike as soon as we dismounted.

nothing

Need to work on my run. Have to log more miles. Legs were okay this time. The heat was getting to me here. Walked through every aid station to cool down.

Train more run focused.

Fall down.


9 months into training. Not enough time yet. Need more swim and run volume. Working on it.


Spectacular venue. Racing in Kona baby! It's hard racing in this division. These guys are good! Give me a few years and I'll get into the upper 1/3rd.