WOW... all of that is really impressive! I wish I could go as far as you are going in the bike and the run!

OK... so you had some wind... and you had a slow day. Don't let it get you down.

I love the wind and the hills... because it makes me stronger. Also makes me prepared for race day. If there are wind or hills, I won't be complaining, I will be smiling... because I trained for it.

I also believe that maybe our times are slower sometimes... because we get a bit run down from all the training. I use to ride with a group during the summer... and I was typically up front, but some days I struggled to stay up with the back of the pack. My body just wasn't feeling it that day.

As far as getting faster on the bike... I am NOT an expert and I am certainly NOT training for an IM... but I know that my average on the bike went up... the more I rode. I also know that my average was faster when I rode with a group. When I ride alone, I slack.

Do you ever get to ride with a group? You might see faster averages when you are riding with others?

Also... I think you probably know this... but in a race you go faster... the adrenaline kicks in. For example, when I ride I typically average 16 MPH, but in a race, I average 18 MPH.

Anyhoo, best of luck and it sounds like you are doing GREAT!