I train in the open water and I usually train at 1:40-1:45/100. I was planning on a 13 minute swim. I started out the swim and pushed it to get into clear water. I settled in and cruised the clockwise loop. I exited the water, looked at my watch and was dumbfounded! 16 minutes! I felt like I pushed it much harder that I usually do. I still don't know why my swim was so horrible.

I was being pushed to the right prior to the first turn buoy, by another swimmer. I went with him thinking he was sighting correctly... He wasn't and I was about 10 feet to the right of our first turn buoy. I would sight on my own and left other do their own thing.

It could have been better but I saw my buddy and said hello quickly prior to exiting T1.

Practice, practice, practice.

Watching Luke McKenzie during Kona 2011, he flew by people like they were standing still. I always wondered what it felt like. I experienced it today! I felt like I was flying. I started out averaging 24MPH and was just kicking it! I have a race with in a race, 4 miles left with another rider. It was fantastic!

Nothing!

My T2 time averages around 40 seconds... I'm not sure why I was at 50 seconds but I'll take it.

Nothing that I can think of.

My wife said I was running slow... I felt like I paced myself well but could have pushed it just a little further near the end. I have a problem throwing up at the finish line (some have seen my picture on here). Overall, not bad but not my best.

Kick a little harder at mile 2

I grabbed a bottle of water and some food. I waited at the finish line for my buddy to cross.


Swim, who knows... Bike and run, nothing.


A lot of people say not to race within 2 weeks of a 70.3 or 140.6. I have 70.3 Boulder on August 4th but I thought if I raced, I could podium. I was shocked to see 31 guys in my age group for such a small race. I was also surprised by the talent in my age group. Last year, 1:15:00 would have got you 3rd place, this year it would have got you 12th place. Great race with amazing talent.