I still haven't invested in a wet suit. Was very comfortable swimming in my tri shorts and top and the water temp was perfect. Stayed out of traffic given I breaststroke about 1/2- 2/3 of the time. Men's 45+ wave came streaming past about 2/3rds of the way through but thankfully not much contact. Last bit of race was very hard to sight as we were right into the sun. Welcomed ashore by a smiling RedSoxChick and "watch your step" MAV. Great to see them both.

More swim training! I need to get my a$$ out of bed in the morning so I can swim at my local beach when other folks are there. Afternoon swimming has been hit or miss due to T-storms and heavy chop. I was within 5 seconds of last year's swim but I think it was longer this year. Given my lack of training not too bad a swim.

As one of the last swim waves out of the water the long grassy stretch to transition was very wet and slick. I took it slow to avoid a slip and fall. That said I'm not sure I could have run much faster anyway.

Hmmm, just speed up I guess

I finally was able to ride my new felt in a race. Very comfortable. Thanks to MAV who loaned me her aerobottle I actually stayed hydrated while riding. Passed quite a few folks and not too many my age passed me.

More time in the saddle and more longer rides before next year's race.

Wasn't quite sure where exit was. High fives with AL and MAV on the way out and smiled for photo op with hubby.

Just hurry up.

It got hot! Had some cramping in my quads when started out that mostly abated as a ran. Ended up doing run 4 min and walk 1 min. I kept my run paces between 11 to 10:40 min miles but just didn't have it in me to skip the walk breaks. I think it was 75% mental and only 25% physical.

HTFU

Eating and wandering


It was probably close to 90 during my run. Only found one sprinkler to run into while out there and kept forgetting ice at the water stops. Overall I'd give my race peformance a B but given my less than stellar training I am happy enough with my result.

Currently within my age group my run is my worst event. I have put some time into improving this and have done better on stand alone runs but tri running is another whole issue. If I could improve here I would be very happy and will make run speed more of a focus in the off season. Longer swim sessions wouldn't hurt either.

I mostly enjoy this race for it's fun atmosphere. Very nice picnic after and a live band playing all my old college songs. Volunteers were wonderful and the course was well marked. I know folks from many areas of my life who race and it is great to see them all in one place. I plan to continue doing this race until there are only 3 folks in my AG and I can finally get a podium spot!