Should not have started so far out in the lake. I actually ended up treading water for about 5 min. My thought was to be on the outside of everyone at the start to avoid the contact (further out = deeper). I did not need to be where I couldn't at least stand. Wasted energy here big-time.

It did not help that I only swam 2 times in the last month. I anticipated this would be the limiter of my race.

Swim more in training.

Run up the hill was a great chance for me to pass everyone that smoked me in the swim. Several people were actually walking up the steep grade. I ran knowing that I gave it up on the swim.

I felt rushed, but then again aren't you supposed to rush since it is a race?

Nothing really. I felt pretty good exiting T1, but was glad to get on the bike and get into my rythem.

I thought that my split was better than what showed up on the results based on my PRE (perceived rate of exertion). I went pretty hard on this one. I thought that my training loop was very similar to this course. This one is maybe a little steeper in some of the hills, but not as long as my training route.

Ride more and add intense hill training into my workouts. If I want 21+ mph races on rolling hills, I need to train for it.

Although, the race winning male athlete had a pace of 22mph, so maybe this was a tougher course than I thought.

I felt like this was quicker than 1:13, but the transition area was very long. I was the 4th row in from the bike enterance. I laced up my shoes and slipped them off prior to the race. Thinking that all I avoid having to tie them. Worked pretty well.

Not much.....

I was pretty stiff from the bike. Probably because the cool weather impacted my ligaments on the bike. I read somewhere that if it is below 70 F that you should cover your knees. Anyway, it was painful for the first 0.5 miles. Once I hit my stride, I was OK but still slower than my training. My target race pace was 7:15 or lower, so I was disappointed here. Was able to hit this pace on the last mile, but it took a lot of willing my legs. I ran with a guy for most of the race who was in the 35-39 agegroup. We didnt say anything the entire run, but we were pacing each other. It is kind of neat how that happens in races like these. At the end, I sprinted (after the steep hill) past the guy I was running with and another person in my age group. After all, it is a race and I am competitive.

Not sure. I wanted to run faster but just couldnt. I think it is time to bring back "brick" workouts and throw them into the training mix.

I had to pee since the bike so I went straight for the bathroom. After that, I kept walking around so as not to cramp-up. I loved watching everyone finish...so much hard training in one place. This race had a great post-race setup. Ate a couple bannanas and grabbed a race shirt...which is really a nice long-sleeved shirt.


Time spent training. I gave this race everything I had and had a great time, but wanted to run faster.

Nothing can beat the feeling after crossing the finish line!


This was a very nice event. I have a feeling that this will fill up quickly for next year. I will sign up again and highly recommend this race to all levels.