Time was 24.26, avg mph of 22.6. Bike 1 had a cross tail wind so it was sweet. The wave was males 44 and under. I went out hard and was 3rd after a quarter mile and all by myself. At mile 1.5 a guy passed me and gave him the zone till we hit the bridge. I passed him going up and didn't see him again until he got me on the run. I was third bike into T1. You call out your number as you go again and they give you your shoes.

Maybe I could have tried to hang with the top 2 but I am pretty darn proud of this ride. I was first in my AG for the first time ever.

funny coming into transition and see only 2 bikes. I had a gatorade end on the bike to run with but i decided i didn't need it.

I left my GPS in my bento box, I was out of the area when I realized I left it. I turned to go get it and then said, hey your in 3rd place, hang on as long as you can, so i left it there.

50:07 which is about an 8:57 pace. Good run. I was consistent and pushed really hard at the end. No pain issues and water on the course was fine. I was 3:47 better than last year on this run.

switched shoes and ran out. They put your shoes in a bag and bring them back to the finish.

29:02, avg 19mph. Bike back was into wind. Had to go to the small ring and I do have some shifing problems. I caught a few people back and was 1:41 faster than last year on this portion. My focus on this bike was a little off. I was thinking about the ironman and I probably could have found another minute if my mind wasn't wondering.

stay focused on the race.

beer, lots and lots of beer.


focus on ironman training, but no excuses, very good race for me.


Great race for me. I was first on the first bike segment in my age group. Thats a first for me:). My overall time was 5:07 better than last year. We had a great time at the post race party. Matt (millertimeusn) joined our posse and alot of beer was drank.