Race Director said find guys your own pace. I did this was a big mistake because we were running into each other all the time
There were 4 of us in the lane. This slowed us all down.

Get better at swimming so I am in a lane with people going faster that know how to make the turns

Transition Area was changed because of the chip sealing of the streets. We had to run a lot farther to the zone which didn't bother me a bit. They could have added another 50 yards if they wanted.

Start learning how to ride out of transition zone with shoes already clipped on to pedals

The hills seemed to slow me down quite a bit. Took it easy crossing HWY 22 near the Super-Walmart.Two patrolmen directing traffic but still busy. JB was hit by an older lady pulling into the Runnings Hardware store, He flew across the hood of her car but he kept on going. Patrolman escorted him the rest of the way. The road even had a bike lane where he was hit.HR was at 170 most of the ride

Drink more water on the ride during a hot day like it was.

Rode past the cones closer to the bike rack because no rider were near.

Make sure I rack my bike before I start putting on my shoes so it doesn't smash on the ground.

Felt pretty good off the bike running up the hill. Started to overheat when comming back with the wind. HR was at 169-170 most of the way. small blister formed on right heal.

try & prepare for the heat better.

walked around took a shower.


9 years of being a super slug. Need to get swim coach & buy either TI DVD or other swim instruction DVD. Need to learn to ride in aero position. Head sticks up way to high. Start running speed work as soon as PF is healed.


Race was small but fun. I got a small trophy for 3rd place. Dad seemed to enjoy himself. No data for the transitions. Pickle event was timer. Winner came in at 58:57