I'm stil slow, but I'm getting better. This was my best swim to date. Only real problem was rounding the first buoy when the waves came broadside and the sun was in your eyes. Tried to breath on my weak side but quickly discovered that was too much to ask. So I just knuckled down and continued.

long run from the beach made for a slowish transition. Once at the rack, though, socks, shoes and headgear went on smoothly.

I rode this ride exactly as I had planned, especially after the Disco debacle. I kept the HR in the zones I wanted, speed stayed up and the whole thing felt great.

eat more to fuel for the run.

I felt this was a smooth transition. I chose not to have the pre-run Gu, though, and felt that decision later.

I had a strong run with a particularly strong finish. I did get some hunger pangs at around mile 4, but the on-course refreshments got me through.

eat more on the bike and have that last Gu before hitting T2.

grab the free stuff to drink.


maybe that pee I was carrying around since the swim. I just didn't want to stop to go, so I forced myself to deal with it.


I'm giving DA a break on starting the swim late since they more than made up for it by having more potties and water stations. Plus, they got those buoys out in a hurry and that small delay didn't seem to mess anything up. Nice touch to have the color guard.