The run was 5K but the front 9-10 of us got directed off course by a volunteer who was more interested in talking on her cell phone then paying attention to what she was supposed to be doing. As a result I ran an extra ~1k on the first lag of the race. I didn't wear a watch so i don't even have mile splits to judge my pace but I was working my way through the field and was in 4th place at 2.5 miles before we got off course. I ended up with the 35th fastest (slowest) run split so that little detour cost my about 30 places on the first run.


Make sure I'm paying attention to the course and not just following the guy in front of me.

I blew my legs out a bit trying to get back on the run course and I was a aggravated coming out of T1 so it took me the better part of the first loop to settle down and get my cycling legs. Even then I was only able to push 250-260W most of the ride. I guess that's what you get for not riding 2 weeks straight. Eventually I was getting into a groove but this was only a 32k bike so I didn't have a chance to really take advantage of it.

I took a very leisurely transition here since I didn't intend to run the last 5K hard. I even made a stop at the aid station on the way out for a refreshing drink :)

Since this was just supposed to be a fun event I decided to roll the second run relatively easy instead of killing myself trying to regain some positions. I ran a very comfortable 21:19 including stopping at 2 aid stations for a drink and quick chat with the volunteers.

Nothing...I actually enjoyed not suffering through the run.