Race week is here and I wanted to share my thoughts going in.

The Course

The bike is going to be the decisive leg. 2,400m of climbing over 180km with a brutal headwind section on the Queen K highway. I've done my homework — rode the course twice this week and know every corner, every climb, every place to push and recover.

The run is flat and fast, which should suit my strengths. But after that bike, nothing is guaranteed.

My Competition

The start list is loaded. At least 5 athletes w...

Post-race day off. Coffee, couch, and doing absolutely nothing. Tomorrow the work begins again.

Race Report

First race of the season and it was a great shakeout. Not chasing results at this point — this was all about process.

The swim felt effortless. Months of technique work with my swim coach have finally clicked. I'm holding speed at a lower effort, which sets up the rest of the race perfectly.

On the bike, I tested my new position for the first time in a race scenario. Some adjustments needed — I was getting some lower back tightness after 60km — but overall the aero gains are sig...

Studying the course map for next month's race. That bike course is going to be brutal. Hills on hills on hills.

Bike fit session with the team today. 2mm adjustments can make a massive difference over 180km.