Whiterock 2009

Swim:

- Water was unbelievably buoyant.  Minimal effort to propel forward.

- 3 loops counter-clockwise.  Advantage for those who breathe on the left side like me.

- Difficulty in sighting on the way back to shore because of the sun.

- Course may have been short by about 400 meters at least.

Bike:

- Out and back route.

- Spin at 85-90 rpm throughout.

- Even as the others passed me, focused on holding back the urge to speed up.

- Nutrition was adequate.  Consumed 2 and a half cans of Ensure as well as 2 bottles of Gatorade.  Threw my old bottle at the turnaround.

-  It was a fast ride going out to the turnaround but had to fight headwind/crosswind coming back.  It was getting a bit hotter at this point as well.

- Felt good throughout the race.  Maintained speed of about 33.3km/hr.

Run:

- Baby steps at the beginning.

- Hills began at about the 3km mark.

- Was able to run at a decent pace upon reaching Subic.

- Adequate aid stations offering Coke, Gatorade, water, bananas.  I especially liked the ones where blocks of ice were also offered.  Did not resist putting some inside my jersey.

- Weather was not as hot as it was at Camsur.

- On the way back, Fiona passed me at heartbreak hills.  Gotta love that running form.

- Stride finally opened up on the downhills.  Didn’t let go anymore till I reached the finish.

- Finishing time not important.  Experience is what counts.

Next Stop:  Asian Duathlon Championships

Cheers!