Not a great swim for me. I haven't been swimming much recently, really the entire summer, and it showed here. Felt good at first, but lagged on the back stretch. Did pass a few people, and destroyed the guy I started with, so I guess there is still that.

Swim more. Get back in a good routine, and stick with it.

Not bad. As I exited the water, I saw the guy in front of me jogging lightly, and taking up a bit too much of the chute, so I turned it up a notch and ran hard past him. A few spectators cheered and made a point of pointing out that the guy had been passed. Quick work once inside the area. A great transition overall.

I just bought some Tri specific bike shoes, and plan to practice a flying mount and putting shoes on as I ride to shorten this time in the future.

The sensor for my computer that was on my front wheel skewer broke off on a training ride the week before this, so I was riding by feel. I hated it. I like knowing how fast I'm going. It helps me know when to push. I could definitely tell that I was without my bike all summer, but a 20mph average is still respectable, so I'll take it. Passed everyone I came across. I got passed by a guy on a TT bike on the back side of the course, but I managed to stay with him, without drafting, and even passed him later. He did get back in front of me as we made the final turn back toward transition, but I passed him early in the run. One thing I do not like about this course, is how narrow the bike chute is going back to transition. I had to go out of the cones to pass someone who was riding right in the middle of the chute and would not move over for me.

I bought a new sensor a couple of days before the race, but had not put it on the bike yet. Next time I'll make sure my bike is race ready. I also needed to get in more bike time and start strength training again.

Went off without a hitch.

No complaints, just get faster

Not a bad run, just not on par with other races. I was passed once, but I passed many others, as I always do on the run. This course suits me, so I was dissatisfied with my time. It could definitely be faster.

Run more. I have not run at all since my season with Outward Bound ended. That was definitely a factor. I just became the advisor for the running club at school, so I plan to use that as an opportunity to role model for my students. I've got to get back running again. 20:31 at White Lake, but 22:29 here. Just not good enough for me.

Walked around and hung out with Emily while we waited for my sister and her friend to finish.


Lack of training.


Great venue for a race. Awesome lake and great bike course. Looking forward to doing both Belews races again next year.