My worst swim time in 5 ORRRC Splash & Dashes. But really that's to be expected with my absolute lack of pool time. I also went out too fast (first 100 in 1:30) but I guess when you don't swim this is to be expected. I didn't feel that bad all things considered.

Swim more!

(Transition time included in run split)

I walked from the pool to the transition area with the appropriate amount of intensity but then I sort of lollygagged it a bit for me. My indecision on whether to grab gloves cost me a few seconds when I turned around to go get them after deciding not to use them.

Act like I'm in a race!

Even when I swim consistently I'm not that fast so I usually make up for it on the run in this race. Unfortunately probably 2/3 of the course was still snow covered and some parts were very icy (I about went down on a patch of black ice). For the most part I ran fast when the path was clear and took it easy when it was icy and snowy. I left a bunch on the course but I didn't bust my ass so I'll call that a win.

Nothing really. Well maybe I should have thrown the yak traks on.

Cookies and a hot shower. My warm-down of choice.


Lack of swim training. Snow and ice on the course.


First time I've done an ORRRC Splash and Dash since they skipped a year due to the pool closing at Kettering Rec in 2010. New race director seemed to do a good job. I do wish it had started on time instead of 30 min late.