With the NYC Triathlon, aka the “A” race, out of the way, I really had no pressure going into the New Jersey State Triathlon. I knew that the course was going to be flat & fast. I also knew that the field would be more competitive since this race also served as the State Championship race.

I was originally registered for the 2012 edition of the race, but had pulled out in order to participate in Ironman Lake Placid instead.

I may be understating the weather condition during race week, but it was HOT! The race directors had sent a final newsletter to all racers, which included the temperature of the Mercer County Lake – a staggering 86 degrees. By race morning, it was up to 90 degrees. No wetsuit swim.

Because it has been over 2 weeks since this race, I will simply state that this race went alright.
There was nothing extraordinary.
On to the next one.