Brutal is the only word. I biked 19.4 and that was a top 100 bike time, really? I have always been a strong runner but today i had to walk/jog for 7 miles (i was 3rd (20-24) in age group at mile 4 and closing in on second, then feel all the way to 17 due to severe cramps). I actualy went up a few hills that same speed a one or two pro men..you know the hills are bad when the pro's are going 9mph up a hill. At least the swim went well, but the waves were so close that i had to swim over a tons of people.

my heart rate started to climb towards the end and my stomach was shutting down, everything i drank made me sick, even water. I have always done well in the heat but the hills combined with the heat were a tough combo.