Controlled Insanity!

Entry by:
Cal DeKuiper

Pre-Race Routine and Warm-Up:
Set up an hour early. Short jog. Swam about 250 yards about 15 minutes before start. Seemed about right.

Swim

28:25| 1500m | 1.43 min/yard

Performance Comments:
By far the best swim ever. Only took about 100 yards to settle in. Had to tighen goggles twice to keep water out - my fault. Only got held up once. Great last 1200 meters, felt great. This is due to my new coach!

What Would You Do Different?
just goggles.

T1

2:11

Performance Comments:
About 150 yards from water to transition. Bike was way on the other end of the rack so I carried my shoes to the transition exit before I put them on.

What Would You Do Different?
NA

Bike

1:09 | 40k | 21.61 mph

Performance Comments:
Great ride. I think my fastest speed ever at this distance. Maybe just a little too hard of an effort because my run might have suffered.

What Would You Do Different?
Maybe just slow down and cruise just a little more.

T2

1:09

Performance Comments:
Great transition

What Would You Do Different?
NA

Run

34:23| 10K  | 8:31 min/mi

Performance Comments:
I was hoping for 8 min miles, but 8:39 is my fastest ever in a tri so can't complain. You come out of the woods and look at a .4 mile downhill and with a 0.5 mile uphill climb. The turnaround is at the top. Probably 5% grade. Great mental and physical challenge! Thighs were quite sore during run - too fast on bike?

What Would You Do Different?
better preparation on my end

Post Race Activities and Cool Down:
Great food at the end!

Event Comments:
Very well organized, great volunteers.

Would You Do This Race Again?
Maybe, The lake has swimmer's itch. I got a few and so did everyone I know. I might skip this one in the future.

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