I look at the paces and still don't quite know why you're so upset.  If the course was 200 yards long that means you ended up going about 1:37/100 meters or 1:28/100 yards, either way a really strong swim.

The bike is not your strong leg yet.  An aero bike will make a difference, but so will more miles in your legs.  You just don't have that monster biking base yet, which only comes with more miles, but when you do you'll bike much faster.  Run split looks pretty good to me.  Not 100% as fast as you can go, but pretty quick.  Coming off the bike, not bad at all.

Top 10 in AG at your second race, only 1 minute off your goal when the swim course is adjusted for length, in total I'd say that's at least an average race.  You probably learned some good lessons out there as well, including racing your plan, focusing, letting go of the stuff you can't control, and going all out.  Go easy on yourself.

"Ah - Pay attention and start on the inside right. Punch more people."

ahhh, that's the spirit!!

Honestly, I think you did great and are being way to hard on yourself. You should try to have more fun with it. Maybe your swim was off, but could have easily made up that time on the bike and the run if you hadnt let it get to you so much!!

Either way, you are pretty darned fast!! 

A tough time on the swim can definitely make the rest of the race harder and getting punched in the head is a challenging way to start  a race. You still did really well on the bike and run though. The bike was a little difficult with all the turns and a lot of people out on the course. Very hard to get into a "groove".  Nice run too; the only way I could ever run a 6:55 mile is downhill with a tailwind. On roller skates.

At your next race, find a little space to swim in, and I'm sure you will really do great.

Hey James - you didn't quite hit the time you wanted but you did get top 10 which was one of your goals!  Looks like the key is that you learned a lot, and will be able to use that for future races. 

I would love to be able to do those times!

I have to agree with all the comments you've received so far, you did a damn good job despite a tough mental day.  If 20.5mph on the bike is holding back for you, let your competition beware!  Wait, I think we're in the same age group, I take that back!  Just kidding.... 

That's awesome though, you've got some serious talent.  Don't get too down about how tough this race might have been mentally, if anything it just shows not to pay so much attention to what your mind might be telling you.  If you struggled, it doesn't show in the results.  I always tell myself in a race to just relax and stay positive, and not even think about where I am or who's in front.  Ofcourse half the time you can't tell anyways with all those wave starts!

I guarantee you'll hit your next race and it'll be a completely different scenario mentally.  Good job out there!

Don't get too down on yourself.  Where is that New Zealand, English, Swiss, CT spirit

Seriously, the problem with focussing on splits during races is just what happened to you.  One perceived bad split and it throws off your whole race.  I have yet to race a tri where the distances are accurate (including the bike and run) so I don't really starting looking at time until the run.

Just race in the moment and you will get some seriously good results.

Great job out there.