I agree with everyone here. While you might be upset that you didn't do better, realize that you were working a sort of handicap as well - recovery from an injury which you DIDN'T have last time. Also, while you didn't do as well in most places during your trek/swim/bike, you didn't do THAT much worse either! You are off by a minute here, a second there, and while it might add up in the end, it is freaking awesome that you almost met what you were doing before an injury!!

Not only that, but it is amazing you can DO a triathlon. I can't even imagine doing something like that. You need a huge hug and pat on the back, even if you don't feel like you do, because you are just awesome.

In regards to a comment in your last post: Working on a bike outside is very different than working on a bike in the gym - I totally agree with you on that one. You get exercise both ways, but it is just a lot harder when done outside. *shrug*