Started the "special" categories 3 minutes behind the women and 6 minutes behind the men. I've debated coming out of clyde, although I clearly earn it, and doing age group for this reason. Half way to the first turn buoy I caught a large pack of the women. Shortly after the first turn and I was passing the BOP men. By the second turn I was with the MOP men. All things considered I had a strong swim but had nobody to draft off.

I went out to the first buoy hard then coasted on long strokes the rest of the way. The water was much clearer than normal which made getting into packs not such a big deal. Normally can't see people until you're running into them. Had a good swim and did the time I expected

Would like transitions to be under a minute. Took a sec to take a jab at a buddy doing the sprint that came into transition with me.

I guess just move a little quicker. Not really disappointed with this T1 time

I was happy with my time. I was hoping for 22mph and accomplished that. Seeing as I was 51st overall in the bike this is still obviously a major training point for me but still I'm making progress

Have bigger leg muscles

Got to dismount behind a sprint participant who took his time getting into T2. The official literally had to remind him there were other people behind him. No a huge deal but slowed me a bit getting into transition. Ran past my rack even though I marked it with a red shoelace. I'm convinced I'll miss my rack at least once a race. Socks and shoes on, took a caffeinated gel, and I was out.

Move quicker. I really want to go under a minute a transition and felt like I somehow wasted 30 seconds here.

Had a good run. Wanted to go at a 6:45 pace but after doing 6:43 my first mile knew that was wishful thinking. Backed off to 6:55 and held pretty steady. Water is usually provided every mile. This time it was at 1.25,3,and 4.75 so there was a lot less that I had anticipated. I can only take small amounts when running so ideally would have liked a couple more if for nothing else than to dump on my head.

Nothing really. Felt I ran a pretty strong 10k after my bike. Continuing to get stronger and setting PR's

Lots of stretching while waiting for my dad to finish


Nothing that training won't fix. Still have a long way to go before reaching my full potential


DRC did a good job again. The only reason I say not enough drink stations is because in July and August they'll need more. Just way too hot then. Post race activities weren't bad but come on no Bold City beer?