Better navigation than rest of group but this resulted in swimming alone much of the time, so harder work. No draft to catch.

Try to sprint at start and stick with leading group.

A very long run into transition and through the transition area.

Not fling wetsuit away quite so violently (necessitating need to recover it before running on to bike course).

Very pleased with drinking schedule: managed to drink small amount every lap and so drank entire contents of water bottle.

Possibly try to go out slightly harder on the first few laps and then try to retain that pace over latter laps.

Slowed down a bit by need to put on t shirt and more sunscreen to prevent further sunburn.

Make sure that have on waterproof suncream before the start of the race!
And make sure that have good supply of Ironman waterproof suncream well before race - don't rely on Expo exhibiter having stock.

Comfortable - too comfortable.

Should have pushed harder on first lap and tried to retain pace rather than seeing if could pick up pace on last lap.

Floated in sea with Georgia - divine!


Having insufficient faith in my ability to run a little harder, combined with the extreme heat and mild sunburn.


Friendly small key event in pretty location but poor bike and run course.