This was probably my best swim ever. During the first 200 meters I noticed I was trying to blast through swim and my breatjhing was all off so I held back a bit, slowed down and found a good rhythm. I was focued on my swim this time instead of everyone around me. A very happy medium!
The jellyfish were cool to look at.

Keep the rhythm but push a tad harder.

I tried the "shoes on the bike" method this time and it worked so much better than running with cleats. I think it actually looked like I knew what i was doing this time. I almost threw up at my bike rack, the bar water was super nasty and have had a sinus infection since.

This was a fun bike course however I feel that my seat was angled too much downward. I had a alot of forward weight on my arms which I felt on the second loop. Not to self, no more last minute adjustments for comfort.

My gears are off, need a bike tune up.

And once again tried something new taking my shoes off while riding. Not as easy at it looks! But made the transition much more enjoyable without running in cleats.

More practice taking shoes off on bike.

I need to drink more on the bike. My calves cramp on first quarter mile on the run and I have to stop to massage them. I could have probably taken 5 mins off my run if I didnt stop. After first loop I got my second wind and pushed super hard to finish

Work on my hydration and nutrition.

Chocolate brownies and bananas and that delicious honey beer! Protein shake and I actually walked around the venue this time.


I tend to focus on an area (swim) during training that I am struggling in and let my strong areas get weak (run). Work on a better fitness plan.


I had a blast at this event. Not too many competitors and the venue was basic but well managed. Lots of locals in the area that I have raced with before and it was great seeing them again. The music was focued on an adult audience which was nice (80s, 90s,) Will be back again next year.