Testing out my new zipp wheels the day before the race. Too bad I have to give them back. They were wicked sweet.
Better shot of the bike with the zipps. Dang, I actually look like I know what I'm doing here!
Race morning, meeting up with my Mom. Ready to kick some butt.
Swim start! You can see the course out on the lake. Great conditions, dead calm water. Out to the first two buoys, between them, and then follow the line of dots off into the distance and hang a left.
All suited up, ready to go, about 5 minutes before the gun.
Go time!
I'm in there smack in the middle towards the front.
A little turbulent, but I managed to hang out in the front and missed most of the "fun".
Nearing the first turn.
All done with the swim, time to bike.
Coming in from the 56 mile bike. Feeling really good at this point. Trying not to get ahead of myself though, still have 13 miles to run.
Heading out on the run.
Coming in at the end of the run. About 1/4 mile left to go on.
At the bottom of the last hill, I can see the finish line, so there's no stopping me now! Final result: 5 hours, 31 minutes, 57 seconds. 70.3 miles.