Okay...this was barely a swim, but I think (for me) I did the best things I could have done to get through it. I started at the outer side of the pack. Especially with the current going towards the right - I figured it would be best over there. I didn't even bother to put my face in the water to swim. I just used my arms and legs to swim out to the first buoy. It calmed me and I wasn't doing bad either. I was able to round the first buoy well - then I began swimming a bit more. And finally, road in the waves and swam to shore.

It seemed like it was less about athletic ability and skill in swimming and more about being smart. Having said that - I think based on others performace I could have done better. I still think I need to be more aggressive with the swim.

I was happy with T1. I sprinted out of the water and really pushed it to get into T1. It was all business and went smoothly from that point forward. I ran well with the bike. Once I hopped on - I clicked in fairly quickly (for me) and then stood up from the saddle to get my speed up (which I don't think I've ever done before). I felt strong going out of T1

Nothing really.

I felt good on the bike. Can still tell when I'm pedaling correctly ... which means the majority of time I'm not. But - I'm trying to focus on it. I felt good on the turns and cornering - something I've never really felt I did well. And, for me, it is a personal achievement that I actually got a better ranking in the bike than in the swim (maybe I just did really bad in the swim???) since that has never happened before. I usually have a good rank that gets demolished after the ride. I was really happy about it. I went strong the entire way and I was on my big gear for all except maybe the first mile. Got caught in traffic and behind a slower rider in a single line (due to cones) at the end. Hate when that happens. But - I really felt good during this ride.

Kept my heels down more and perhaps stayed in position 3 for more of the ride.

T2 also went pretty well. I grabbed my hat & my number and put them on WHILE I ran (just like Raquel pointed out during Cranberry). I felt pretty speedy at the transition.

Not worn the hat or the sunglasses...but, oh well

Well...I'm happy with my pace. I can say that! And makes me feel confident that my goal of having an 8 minute pace next summer is completely doable (if I can't do better!). I had the beginnings of blisters on the insides of each feet and went back and forth as to whether I should wear socks even though it was a sprint. I chose not to and boy was that a mistake. The extra 5 seconds to put on the socks would probably have saved me a bunch of time during the run. About mile 1 one really began hurting and I started running on the outside of my foot. I tried to stop and just get through it. I felt okay during the run. I wasn't super fast, but I was steady. I concentrated on my breathing and tried to keep to a pace that didn't get my HR up too high. Towards the end - at about mile 3 I was able to pick up the pace a little. Sometimes I can't do that. And I tried to sprint as best I could for the last .1. (Running in the sand stinx!...My ankle turned to the side and I almost fell...wonder if they have a picture of it...lol)

WEAR SOCKS!!! And maybe ease into the run a little. I tried to do it - but my pace was definitely quick, then I slowed it...

Warm down? I stretched a little - cheered a lot - and had a good time.


I think this was a good race for me and I think I did pretty good in all legs. I think I can get more aggressive on the swim...but I don't like swimming in the waves (at least I didn't swallow as much of the water as I usually do) - the rest of it I think is just MORE TRAINING. End of story.


I just wish the swim and the ride were longer. Okay...maybe not the swim. But, it's a fun race and it gets the practice in. So, no real complaints here! I wish they were having it next year so I could do Hyannis I and II. I think it is a great opportunity to compare your ability at the beginning of the year and then at the end. Stinker!