Definitely an area that can be improved upon for 2024 and beyond - lots of which will be addressed after the post race survey is sent out, received, and digested.
For a first time race and considering the weather, this was quite an accomplishment by race management, RD Corey Roberts, volunteers, lifeguards, and first responders.
Plan for me was to get into transition around 6am, but was closer to 6:30am with the traffic jam. Told my folks and fiancé to stay home with the conditions, which I am grateful that they did.
Glad there was a swim to be had, even though it was shortened. Bike was wicked fast on smooth parkway roads. Run was fast going out with the tailwind, and quite the challenge coming back into the sideways rain and headwind. AMAZING JOB by the volunteers and spectators for being out there with us in buckets of wet and sogginess. Earned P4 in M30-34 and 11th overall (12th if you count the wicked fast relay team).
If you are looking for a fast 70.3 course, this is it. With really ANY weather than what we had on Saturday, it's bound to be an amazing event! Bring the whole family, BBQ, and chill out on the south shore of Long Island. See you in 2024!
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