I felt great in the swim (despite the fact that I hate pool swims). I was caught almost immediately by a teenager that started behind me (he was in line with his dad, so I think he should have started way before us).
He was the only person that passed me. I caught 5 other people during the swim (drafted off of the last person I caught for the final lap). I figured that meant I was having a really fast swim, but after looking at my time I guess I was just the only one that realistically projected my swim time.

Nothing.

T1 frustrated me. I had the best transition spot of all, about 20 feet from bike in/out. I was making great time, but then my shirt (compression top) wouldn't go on over my wet body. Spent about 30 seconds jacking with it. Wasted time.

Take a little time to dry my body.

Despite my lack of speed on the bike, this was my fastest bike split in a long time. I felt really good. It was a really fast course. I was thrilled with being able to stay above 18 mph.

Nothing

The only thing that aggravated me about T2 was that there was race staff standing directly in front of my rack. I unsnapped my helmet as I running with my bike and trying to get around him and he yelled "hey, keep that on, you can't do that yet." Yes, I can . . . check the rules, man.

Nothing.

Another slow run, but that is just due to the weight I am carrying and my lack of running lately.

Nothing.

Walked around for 40 minutes and waited for my friend to finish. We grabbed breakfast after that was provided by the race.


Great race. I hope to do it again in the future.