I felt weak right off the start. lots all the feet in front of me and fount it tough to get going.

Felt a little better after 200m and was happy still to be close to my wave. Passing slow swimmers from the group inf front gives a real boost in confidence.

Lake Ontario was calm despite the windy day.

Get in the water more often. I have really let swim training slip.

Was much better with wetsuit off and running. But the sheer size of T1 added time.

Like earlier in the year. get there super early to get a better spot.

Boring out and back route on the service road. I kept good cadence on the way out. Had a sore gut due to having drunk too much pre-race. A familiar feeling which went away as my belly emptied.
Strong wind on the way back made it tough to find a good gearing. My legs finally woke up after 20km!
Just shy of the 30kph average thanks to the wind.
Soo much drafting. One group of women with matching Tri club shirts (Barrie Baydogs?) in a pack. Drafting and blocking. Sheesh.

Push earlier to take advantage of the tail wind. Suck it up and peddle harder.

This was the hottest Subaru event on record and I am very pleased with this slow run considering how may runners I saw walking or stopping at drinks stations or even in the back of ambulances.

Tried twice to up the pace but could not hold it. Legs felt good with no sign of the old cramping issues. Which on a hot day is great.



Nothing

Drank my Erdinger near-beer in the mist tent to cool down.


Lack of swim training.


A good race on a boiling hot and humid day. Subaru run a good show even if I am a bit tired of the endless commercialism. Will do this again when the Park Road hill is open.