Started in the second wave, so only had 1 minute after the elites. We had the 30 second call before I even made the water. Definitely frustrated by not being able to get in the water at the gun, but once I got in the water, really got after it for the first 150 yards or so to get some water. Hit the first buoy tight, bumped a good amount, and then got clear on the back stretch. Definitely my best swim to date.

I may be at a stage in my short tri career, where back right isn't the best place for me anymore.

This included the 1:37 it took me to run/walk up the ridiculous hill out of the water at Pumpkinman. Felt good, no dinking around, just put the helmet on jumped on the bike.

Pretty good bike today. Once I got out on the road, I had a little back and forth with a couple of other guys, but for the most part was in the clear. Only got passed by folks in other AG's, particularly when a pack of 3 40-44's blew by me at mile 11 or so. The course was hillier than I thought. Normalized power of 198, which is way high for me. I did get frustrated at the second turn with a local traffic truck that gone on the course and wouldn't/didn't indicate what she was trying to do while riding too slowly up to a stop sign. I actually got booed by the crowd when I let out a frustrated "come on". I didn't curse or anything, but was just aggravated the driver wasn't being clear with her intentions.

Keep working those lengths this winter

No dicking around, just threw on the shoes and grabbed the visor and belt.

I just pushed it as hard as I could. First mile at 7:32, second at 7:41, then fell to 8:10. I kept looking behind, but held off anyone in the AG. A couple of 40s and one low 30 went by. I was cooked and mentally gave in in the last .25 miles and the hills. Just couldn't do anymore.

I really need run work.

took me a while to appreciate that I was truly at 2 with the knowledge that I didn't see anyone with a 35-39 on their leg pass me.