Not my best swim, I did not sight well and was off course a little on the way out to the turn, the sun was in my eye's on the way back, so I was a little off course as well.

I really should have paid more attention to the way the course was laid out and use my other goggles.

I felt like I had a pretty good transition. I ran all the way in, looked to see if I could find Alex, I knew he would be ahead of me after the swim.

I actually had a pretty good bike, I was expecting more hill so maybe that was it. There was a pretty good hill at mile 7 or so that kinda tired me, but the rest I thought I did OK. I passed a bunch of people on the uphills and only got passed a few times. Passed Alex with about 3 miles to go so I knew i had to hammer the rest of the ride.

Ride more?
Nah!

Not a bad run, again I was expecting more hills. I heard Alex behind me at the start, he caught up and ran right off my shoulder for the last 2 miles. I tried slowing down to let him pass me, he would not bite.
Probably one of my best efforts on the mental side, I was sure he would outkick me in the end but I managed to hold him off by 2 seconds.

Ice cold towels were great!
Food was good, ate quick and then I had to get back on the road.


Speed.


I would do this race again, not sure I would drive all that way but if we were up there for the weekend I'd do it.