It was very nice to not have to wait in line at a porta-john or to not be fighting for space in the transition area or to have to wait in line to get food.

I was worried that it would be lonely and uninspiring on the Bradenton course with the number of entrants in the race, but with the multiple loops there was plenty of contact with the other competitors.

The DATTT is a very cool race because the field is limited to several hundred and you actually get to know new people over the weekend, unlike the large IM races where you tend to stick with your friends among the crowds.