This was my first open water swim. I found it hard to keep a good stroke and very difficult to sight.

Practice open water swimming. I had practiced the day before, but I need to practice more.

I had a hard time getting my feet into my pedals.

I would practice putting my feet in my pedals while just standing over the bar, not sitting on the seat.

I attempted to take a gel on the bike, but dropped it on the ground. I almost went back to get it.

Practice taking a gel on the bike. Ride hills more often.

I don't have clipless pedals, so I already had on my running shoes. However, I almost forgot to take off my cycling gloves. I had trouble putting on my visor while running.

Make sure my visor is set at the correct size.

I walked for 6 minutes of the run. I wish I had run the whole course.

I will push myself harder both during practice and racing. I need to work on running intervals by running moderately hard, then running easy. I should bring my run to a jog instead of a walk when I need a little recovery.

Some stretching. Lots of water.


Lack of experience in open water and not pushing myself hard enough on the run.