Opening run was fine, the elements were in my head, so I was cautiously running to not over do a pace that would do me in. Couldv'e run faster, but happy with the way I handled it

Nothing under the conditions

I got into T1, SOAKED and with cold and freezing hands inside soaked gloves. I wanted to put helmet on and change jacket, but I had such decreased dexterity that my hands were all but useless and this transition took FOREVER!

Stay home on such a wet cold day? lol
If not, go with smaller gloves on run, take em off immediately and attempt barehanded.
Wear the same jacket throughout event, preferably one little heavier and waterproof so I don't become an icicle on the bike - which was a serious worry in T1 for me. I really do hate the cold

Cold, drenched ride. Did go hard because of how pissed I was from that horrible T1. Eyewear got a little foggy and was obviously wet. Fortunately I know the park so I was willing to go hard. Dry conditions I would expect average speed over 20mph

Hydrate on the ride and get some salt in before the run. My hammies and calves are prone to cramping and with that cold weather stiffness it hits when coming off the bike

I was walking/jogging bike back to the rack in total mud. You could hear the squishing around with each step

As previously mentioned, it was cold, stiff calf crampiness with mud stuck all over running shoes. Took maybe 1/4 mile for extra salt and water to kick in and for me to loosen back up. First mile was a dismal 8.30 pace, second part was in the 7.30 range. Did I mention I hate the cold?

Pray for better weather

Get dry, stretch, try to STAY DRY


Cold wet conditions, insufficient electrolyte and water ingestion (timing). That T1 still stuck in my head until the next du


The race has had it's better days and better turnouts. Overall, attendance was down some 70% because of that weather. Made finishing top pretty easy. At least I was rewarded for braving those nasty elements. I was hoping for a sub 1.06.00. Dry and warmer definitely