Started out in the middle on the back row. Made sure I had some open water so I could start and get into a good rhythm. Felt like I was getting off course, but track showed me going pretty straight. Was able to grab some feet and follow and knew I was towards the front of my wave.

Nothing

Wetsuit got stuck on my feet, so I had to stop to pull it off. Long run out of transition up a hill to the road and mount line.

Nothing

Just felt like I could never get into a strong pace. Legs just didn't want to turn over. Had to pee really bad and couldn't really go because there was no good downhills to let it out.

Need more bike training.

Again, long run into transition. At this point I really had to pee, so did it while I was putting my shoes on. Probably lost some time because of it.

The run starts out on some grey quicksand like material. Then onto a gravel road before hitting the open road. The course is definitely more rolling then they let on, but wasn't too bad and I kept a good pace. At about 1.5 miles, someone in my AG flew past me and I knew I probably wouldn't see him again. Goal was to keep just under 8:00/miles and that felt pretty good for me. The 1st loop ends on the gravel as you turn to head out on the 2nd loop. By about mile 5 I had to poop, but knew I could hold it until the end. Barely made that. ;)

Nothing

Bathroom, changed clothes and went to watch friends finish


Lack of bike training


Good race and I'd definitely do it again next year if I was still in the area.