Swim was pretty average, didn't end up with a horrible time but felt like I could have gone a lot harder

more pool time

was surprised to see that it took me this long, am usually faster in T1

Bike felt good, although I deliberately held back, kept the cadence high and didnt go for the big gear which I usually do. I think I could have taken another 2 minutes off my time with ease, but might have suffered more on the run than I did.

Maybe push a little harder, but could potentially affect my already weak run.

Pace fluctuated from 7:20 up through about 8 minute miles, an improvement for me but I still have a long way to go to get down under 7 minute miles.

Very badly organized, we got an apology email that evening from the RD. Race started late, no PA for the start (too busy paying attention to the pro challenge, which was pretty random), NO signage in transition for run/bike out (in fact there was stuff left from previous years on the ground which was confusing), no aid station on the bike, very few volunteers helping out and a run course that went over by a mile and a half.