From my swim background, I seem to go anearobic during the first 75 yards. I spent the rest of the swim trying to bring my heart rate back into control. Spacing worked out well for me. there was a big logjam ahead of me, but I didn't catch it, so I had a free and clear swim.

I need to keep my heart rate steady throughout the swim. That would probably conserve energy as well as get me out of the water :15-:30 seconds faster.

I wasn't rushing through the Transition. I wanted to be sure my mind was set once I started biking, since that was where I had my problem last time.

Once I get more experience in triathlons, I think I can move a little faster and save some time here.

I still need more time in the saddle to really reach my potential. I was very pleased with my cycling in relationship to last race, but I did do well, so I am not complaining.

I was very tired after the bike leg. While running into T2, I was slipping on my cleats. I still didn't hammer the Transition, basically because I was tired and didn't want to forget anything.

Practice, and get more overall race confidence.

I was tired starting my run. I got into my groove quickly off the bike, but my HR was high, so I slowed down to get it under control. About halfway through the run, I felt like I could kick it in and go faster, but then we hit the hills and it kept my pace down.
I walked through the water station at the turnaround to get hydration, and I kept moving the whole way.
I passed nobody on the run, but at times I felt like I was in the middle of a stampede with all the gazelles passing my like I was standing still.

I am still a novice runner. When I get stronger, I will run faster.

My wife and Mandy7741 met me at the finish line. We walked back to the start so they could get ready to race. then I got water and food and kicked around while the others raced.


I think I did how I should based on my conditioning and experience. It will never be good enough, but if I ever race the perfect race, all I will have left to do is retire.

I finished in the top half of my classification, which was great. If they would have had a Master Clydsdale category, I would have been 6/18 or top third.


This was an excellent race. I definitely will do this race again.
My wife, Julie did this race, and she finished in 1:37:28. Afterwards, she said she didn't enjoy it, but later in the day, said she could see doing one Tri a year.