a little choppy. after the 1/2 way mark I started to settle down a little and was able to swim head down better. Decided that choppy waves were less a factor when my head was down!!

Continue to work on head down breathing out side

Tough transition for me. tired, slow getting suit off and clothes on.

Nothing, good first time, next time maybe a little faster.

Felt good, only walked 2 times, and just a VERY short distance.
Had trouble with shifting gears, not sure if it was me or bike.
Found if I coasted in a low gear, bike would jump out of gear. If I coasted in a higher gear, it didn't happen.

Coast in higher gear.

Much faster this time. Still a little disoriented comming out.
Took Gel leaving transition area.

maybe gel at transition, or just before.
Make sure I know ahead of time which way to go, don't spend time asking.

Did not train for hills. Had heated up by this time, and the hills through off my running intervals. Slower recovery times.
Saved up at the last to be sure I would finish strong. Lots of encouragement along the way, much from joggers and walkers!
Strong sprint to finish- a little out of it after that, just kept walking.

Train for hills. Maybe wear a hat.

Walk, eat a little pasta.


Best so far!!! Several contacts with race organizers, they seemed to be just checking up on me. Was good.
Announced my arrival at finish line, and happy birthday!!