Well, if you ask me... the "ugly" part was where you really showed what you are made of... that is where you shined in the race!

You didn't quit... you didn't let it get the best of you... instead you went with your plan for relaxing in the water... and got back to it.

Even when you came 2nd to last out of the water... you kept going. Be very proud!

Your bike sounds good... what is 1 mph less? Nothing.

And you RAN the entire way! GREAT!

Congratulations!