I started a little too fast (about 1:30/100) and then tried to settle in - after the halfway point I could feel myself slipping a great deal in the water and just wasn't feeling strong. I tried to think of good form and swimming strong, but it wasn't too be. Overall I was 3" slower than last year and had hoped to be about 30" faster. Victoria said my flipturns were terrible so something to pay more attention to and gain some time for next year.

Swim more - I've been focusing on the bike and run this year and have spent limited time in the water. I guess the time isn't too surprising but still doesn't make me happy. Next year I'll aim for sub 12'.

Great transition. No issues.

Nothing

The ride was brutal - just like last year. No rain this year but the wind seemed just as bad. I went hard into the wind and then dialed back the effort a little with the tailwind. The tailwind was down the long runway so it was a good time to just sit in the aero position and cruise. Felt pretty good throughout and really pushed the pace.

Nothing - solid ride! Improved by about 3:30 over last year - all the time on the bike focus has definitely been worth it!

Great transition.

Nothing.

My goal was to go sub 20' for the run. Just couldn't pickup the pace enough to make that happen - however, I dropped a minute off of last year's time so overall I'm happy. I was hurting for the entire run, flirting with going too hard and managed to put forth a consistent run - didn't have anything left to really pick it up on lap 3. May have been able to meet my goal if I had gone easier on the bike, but my plan for this race was to push both bike and run.

Run faster :) Nothing really, just start to build a little speed during some workouts - need to include some more regular hills and/or tempo work.

Walking and stretching.


Time in the water, the wind and leg speed on the run.


Love this race - it was my first and it's nice to see how I progress from year to year.