I was probably at about 12:00. The timer was outside near transition. Made sure I was in Lane 1 and used the ladder to get out of the pool.

I was in the 11:00 time (I gave then 11:30) and the people in the next lane were talking about how their times were 10:00 (it's self-reported and the slower, the earlier you get to go).

I was even with the guy I shared a lane with for most of the swim until he took a break at the wall and I could finally pull ahead.

I only did flip turns for 3 or 4 laps then got water up my nose and just pushed off the wall from there.

Warm up better. My arms felt tired.

Because I was at the end of my swim wave, I was alone most of the course which was weird.

There were some rough edges but overall, good road conditions. Mostly dry with some puddles here and there.

Practice on the bike outside more.

Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. Running, by far, is my worst leg but this is the worst I have ever done. I have been running 13:30 on the treadmill and during bricks. This was my first time doing this race and I didn't know the course. I really psyched myself out and walked the majority of it. Wound up getting a blister on my arch (my feet were soaking wet because the grass was soaked). Really down on myself about it.

Enjoy the run better and get running more. I know I'm not a speedster so embrace why I'm out there - to challenge myself and get better.

Stretched and ate cake:+)


The run. I failed miserable with the mental aspect.


I liked the race (just not my times :+) They also have a duathlon.