Decent swim. My time improved drastically from last year thanks to far less chop on the water. I had a fair amount of open water. A lot of the swimmers went very wide. I did not follow the leader. The swim ends with a run uphill to transition. I was out of the water before 11 minutes.

I could take some swim lessons to be a better swimmer. Otherwise it was about as good as I could expect.

BAD transition. Wasted at least 30 seconds by going to the wrong rack. a rookie mistake. I even made a point before the race to count out the racks. I was too concerned with removing my suit and not paying attention. I was positive someone stole my bike. What an idiot I was here!

Pay attention to what I am doing.

My plan was to go hard on the bike to pick up time for what I assumed would be a weak run leg. I got out fast and felt pretty strong throughout. I got loose on one turn early on and almost crashed but I saved it and did not back down. I passed a lot of people and was passed by very few. I hammered up and down the hills. It was a good bike.

I had a little more to give. I could have given that.

I didn't kill myself on this transition. I could certainly have been 20 seconds faster. But I was not looking forward to the run so the short break was nice.

I could have moved faster.

I have not logged nearly enough miles this year so I knew the run would be a challenge. I really just wanted to stay as close to 10 min miles as possible. I got a side stitch with about a half mile left, but I ignored it and pressed onward. It was rough, but I held 9:35 or so for the last mile.

Log more miles.

Nothing much. Walked around and talked with some friends.


I am overweight.


It is my hometown race and it is a good race. It is a nice setting and not a huge race. Not much for swag and no finisher medals, but it is inexpensive and fun. And we got nice shirts this year which was great.