3rd wave off. Wide starting area, most were to the right. I started in the front left. Second race in a row I had NO breathing problems at the start! Since everyone was on my right I was able to make a stright line for the first buoy. Breathing was heavy so I intentionally slowed down and focused on my bilateral. Passed some from the previous wave. It was crowded at the first buoy so I breast stroked around it. then got right back to it. My sighting was spot on, much better than last week.

Cud have gone a little faster but I was trying to get my breathing under control.

Don't know what happened here. Had the rubber band on the left shoe in T1, when I got to the mount area it was gone! Sabatage maybe? Still managed to get the left foot in, pushed off and followed w/ the right. got up to speed pretty quickly.

Overall happy w/ this transition and the shoe on the bike thing. Going to keep practicing.

Double check the rubber band I guess (or find the guy with the scissors!)

Ah, to average 20 mph, finally! Harriman training rides are paying off in spades. Felt like I cuda pushed a little harder but I was trying to save something for the run. Passed quite a few people. Had a good battle w/ two guys that I was eventually able to leave behind. Only passed by a couple of those biker maniac types. Can still work on going faster up all inclines. One bottle of Perpteum (2 scoops), no aerobottle seems to be perfect for this distance. All in all a fun, fast ride. 20 mph, yes (o.k 19.99, almost)

maybe push a little harder

loving the feet on the shoes dismount! a real good T2. managed a Carb Boom on the way out.

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This is where I've made my biggest improvement. Got off to fast start, legs were still spinning from the bike so I let'em go. Felt good and was able to stay in Zone 4 most of the way. Started passing a lot of people, something I'm not used to! I like the age on calves thing especially when I was passing 30 -39 yr olds that started 5 minutes before me. Seemed to give me energy! Met up w/ Jose about half way through. He heard me chatting w/ a volunteer than gave me a pat as I passed. I was in a zone so didn't stop to chat. I know Jose was tired from Eagleman cuz on a normal day I won't pass him on the run. Felt a bit of a hammy cramp so I downed an Enduralyte and never felt it again. I realy like those things. Felt good at the 4 mile marker and decided to push it. With a 1/2 mile to go I felt a guy on my heels and I didn't want to let him pass. But he did, I kept him close than at 500 yards I went all out and passed him back. at about 100 yards I thought maybe I went too soon but I was able to hold on and finish ahead of him. That was fun!

I drenched myself with a full cup of water. so much so it wet my socks. Next time I'll drink a little first. Otherwise a great run for me.

Walked around a bit, chatted with Jose for aminute than headed home.


First time at Wykoff. A large race, but run very well. I really liked everything about it and will defintely return. I was shooting for 1:45 but I'm happy w/ my time. I was a little slower on the swim than last week but I continue to work on the bilateral and I know that will only make stonger by August.

Everything seems to be coming together for me. I'm real happy with the results (just missed my 2nd top ten AG finish). More importanly tho, all facets including conditioning are improving. I had a blast and good results to boot. I'm not sure I can maintain that run pace for 13.1 miles but the bike felt about right. I've got one more tune-up before Timeberman!!