Carl Schneider – Rock Hall International Triathlon – Saturday, June 3, 2017

Woke at 4:30, left at 5:05, got there about 7:00. Coffee and bagel on the drive. Val and Vinny parked the Kia, had to use porta-potty immediately, then packet pick-up, chip and body marking. Back to car and front tubular was almost flat, switched to Oval wheel Swim: Lava Pants, with new MMTC tri jersey w/Gel in pocket. White/light tinted goggles w/o water or spit, worked great until they fogged up the last 1/4. Apparently most racers didn't understand that the last buoys were a "gate" a did not pass through before the finish. Officials stated that since most racers cut the course short, they would allow it. Bummer for me. Bike: Shoes on bike, no socks on bike. Worked hard, but passed and got passed regularly. Road is flat, but mostly not smooth, 25 tires would be better. Run: Took a little Gatorade and water, but the sky was overcast and didn't get too hot or thirsty