The guys took off fast. I actually ran too fast to begin the race. I ran a 8:15/mi pace the first mile and slowed it down to about 9:15/mi pace the 2nd mile.

Be more even on the first two miles. But, it was OK the way it went. I don't think I had any adverse affects from going hard early.

I did have to walk into T1 to get my heart rate down a bit.

Nothing

There were times I was down to 13-14 mph into strong gusty wind, then hitting 22-23 mph with it at my back.

Nothing.

Even though I rode the pedals in, I just walked after getting off. I've never run in socks on a wet parking lot surface, but there's a first for everything. I was worn out and my new Adamo saddle left me incredibly sore. I stopped and used the Under Armour shirt that I left by my bike as a towel to clean my socks before putting shoes on. I walked out of T2 and got a cup of water and would have quit if someone gave me $10. But, I sucked it up and kept going.

Nothing

I was worn out for the 2nd run. The saddle really hurt my rear/groin area so it took me about 1/4 to 1/2 mile to work the soreness out. I was struggling to keep it going, but managed to grind it out with only a few walking breaks to get my heart rate down.

Be in Better shape!!!

walked a bit, talked to people.


Conditioning!


The race was well organized and had lots of helpful volunteers. I'll do it again in the future.