Other than being 3rd in my AG, I did not feel like this was a good swim. Pretty packed, did not get a good line, and had difficulty breathing and getting draft.

Try to shave 3 mins off this time

T1 was fine - I think I could have been a little faster with a better spot in T1.

Crashed on the bike just as the course hit the trails. Dealt with bloody knees the rest of the race - fortunately, no damage to the bike. Was able to pass the riders that passed me while I was sprawled out on the trail.

Shave 8 mins off this time. May think about using small chainring more - especially on some of the steeper hills

Trail run shoes - decided last minute to add socks.

I could shave at least 15 seconds off with less hesitation and going sockless.

Felt awful getting off the bike. Face planted on one of the first hills. Had to walk on one of the uphills around Mile 3. Paced behind another AGerto bring my HR down from 175+. This was 5 minutes slower than last year and I should be in better shape! :(

Should easily be able to shave 8 mins off this time.

Stretch and nearly pass out. Sucked down 2 bottles of Gatorade and lots of water. Watermelon and a breakfast burrito (sweet potato and quinoa).


Was one of the first there in the morning (6am), but packet pickup did not officially open until closer to 630am. By then, there were more people and advantage went to those who picked up packet the day before and got the primo T1 spots.

If I am able to realistically shave off the total time - I think a PR for this race would be just under a 2:10:00. Based on this year's results, it would put me in Top 4.