It seemed to take a long time to get to the turn around point. My goggles started to fog up about halfway out. Then swimming back to the start was into the sun. I could not see much and had to stop a few times to get my bearings.

Make sure my goggles were clear before the start.

Had trouble getting the wetsuit off my legs and it took a couple tries before it finally came off. The transition area was not crowded at all.

practice transition and make sure that I focus on getting the wetsuit off.

The first part of the course was a little rougher road but on the south side of the lake, the road was smooth. The age-grouper that beat me passed me twice on the bike. He road more than needed in the loop in the parking lot. At least 90% of the intersections had volunteers stopping traffic for the rider. At major intersections the Sheriff made sure you were safe.

Push a little harder and practice more on the hills

rack the bike quicker

Coming of a month of no running, I was happy with my results. I walked twice for a minute each time and felt good throughout. I was worried about aid stations for water but because the weather was perfect, the one at turn-around was sufficient.

more run training.

Drank water and ate a banana. Walked some. Talked with my grandson about the race. He finished 14 minutes ahead of me (with no training). Youth is wasted on the young.


Not training for over a month limited my ability on the bike and the run.


The support for this race was fantastic. They announce your name as you pasted the finish line. Results were posted on a big screen TV at the finish. There were volunteers at nearly every intersection on the course to make sure you were safe while biking. SWAG was the best I have seen at any race. It seems the community really supported this event. Another activity in town (Wood, Wine, and Blues) made for a very enjoyable trip.