I started around the middle of the pack and got clobbered at the start. There were lots of big guys in front of me who were slower than me so it took about 200 yards to navigate through them and find some open water to swim in. On the way back in there was lots of green stuff so I stood up and ran when the water was waist deep rather than swimming in.

Start closer to the front. Also wish the swim was just a little longer so I could distance myself out further.

Not bad at all.

The bike hates me. Part of the issue was getting used to the new bike, part of it was my general bike fitness. It kind of disparaging to go from 2nd to 12th over a 12 mile biek course (and thats not counting the guys who passed me). I just need to keep on riding outside (and up hills) and remind myself that riding on the bike at the gym doesn't replicate the real thing.

More riding. The bike is now officially the weak link.

No official T2 time . . . I clocked it at about 2:32 (included the run from the dismount to transition and then changing me shoes. Not a perfect measure though.

I ran faster than I thought I would. Still wasn't enough to make up for the damage done on the bike, but not bad. Not sure if I liek my new tri top. Its a little low cut and I feel just a bit exposed, especially when running.

Drank some water (I was wicked thristy) chatted for a bit, changed closthes and then headed home.


The bike and, as always, the weight. This week was a good week, but I really need to drop the 20 surgury lbs.