With a sore knee (and them not allowing diving), I stepped over the timing mat before entering the pool (slid in at the wall). I pushed off and got going.

I obviously went out too quick and panicked a little at about 125yds (thought I was out of breath). I got it back together in a lap or so and finished up under control and strong. I passed 2 people in the pool and nobody passed me. 6 mos. ago I couldn't swim 200yds without stopping.

I've only worn my helmet a few times and it took a few seconds to get it buckled.. My rack was the furthest from bike out and bike in. That meant I had to run with my bike shoes on for a fairly long distance. In the overall scheme of things, it only cost a few seconds. Luck of the draw, I guess. From pool exit, you had to run down 2 flights of stairs and outside the building.....and maybe 200yds to T1.

Nothing I can think of.

Felt really confident on the bike. I was hoping to make 20 mph and I exceeded that.

Nothing, for this course. This was my strongest leg.

Again, I had to run the full length of transition in my bike shoes. Overall, T2 was a lot better than T1.

Seemed like it took forever to get to the turnaround. I was redlined the whole way.

Maybe I should have eaten a little more before the race. Probably should have drank more, too.

Walked around and watched others finish......ate and drank a little.


Probably nothing. I ran a good race for my fitness level.


With over 600 people signed up for a sprint, I think they did a great job - all the way around. No hitches that I heard of, all day. Weather ended up being perfect. Very fun short race. I redlined the entire event. It hurt - a LOT.