I was behind only two people at the start of the wave, and somehow got boxed in big time. Drafted ok for the first 400, but lost the feet and the rest was history. Did a pretty good job navigating and had great rounding of bouys. For the first time ever in a race I tried the 90 deg flip turn to get around a bouy I was too close to. It worked great as I picked up a full body legth from the person I was next too.

train more. Had almost no OWS for 3 weeks before the race. I was 2:18 slower than last years time.

Was quite happy with this transtion. Was unable to run hard through, but got a great spot near the exit. Also did not have the same problems as last year with equipment trouble (forgetting the strap to my aero bottle).

not much.

Due to pre race smack talk, it was PR or bust for me. Knew I needed to be in the 18+ mph range to have a chance. wasw faster by 50 seconds than last year, but I think they shortend one of the climbs at the end by about a 1/2 mile, so I am not sure it is relative.

TRAIN!! My overall volume of training in August was 1/2 of last year and 1/3 of Julys, so you get out what you put in.

their was a speed bump comming into the bike dismount area. Since I had to slow anyways, I tried to get my feet on the shoes while going. Have practiced it a little, it was not pretty, but I liked the results.

Loosen my yanks a little. Had some trouble getting the shoes on.

went out of the transtion with the goal of a great run. Very unrealistic, but you do not know what you can do without pushing yourself. Got about 1.5 miles in and almost colapsed. I was hopping to get to the mile 2 water stop before a walk break. Got swept up by MatriMom as she walked by at just the right tiime. I was about to start 20+ minute mile pace when she said, lets go together. Between her week stomach and my shot legs, we worked well together getting to the finish.

Got passed by DK about the same time as we started going together. At about mile 5 I realize DK was still in sight. Started to try and close the gap as best I could. I would attept to run 30 seconds longer than DK when she started to walk. I closed about 1/3 of a mile when I hit the last down hill. Somehow I sprinted past Sue. Very surprised I stayed on my feet. As I got to the last turn to the finishing chut, I tried to time my pass of DK on the way to the finish line. Got to about 100 yerds from the line, caught her and said "how dare you pass me on the run!!"

DK started to sprint as if I had just threatend her with a knife. I put my head down, could see her checking over her shoulder, but I had no chance to catch her.

TRAIN!! same as the bike

went to one knee after the line, and ended up sitting for what felt like 20 minutes. Glen jumped into the finish area and started dumping cold water on me and putting towels on me. He said he could feel the heat comming off of me. Temp wise I actualy felt good. I was still sweating and not too hot. I just went way to fast in the finsih with energy I did not have to give.I think my HR spiked around 170. Mind you 155 is my threashold on the run and about the same on the bike. so I left it all on the course for this race.


Lack of training big time.


still one of my favorite races. Most of that is due to the BT reunion each year.