I was in waves 4 out of 5. The water was nice and clear. At the start we were swimming with the current it was fast, but I knew when we take the first turn the adventure would begin. And it didn't disappoint as I made that turn all hell broke loss!! The water just get choppy and the wind made sighting very hard. Made another right turn and it get even harder as we were swimming into the wind & current. I swallow a lot of water. I was passing a lot of people and it felt like we wont moving at all. I kept on looking for feet to follow as I didn't want to raise my head or I would swallow a mouthful. I finally get to the next turn and it was still hard, but I know I had one more turn and I would be swimming with the current. Made that turn and I was swimming fast again or at least it felt like it.

I could have bi-lateral breathing more. So I wouldnt have drank so much water. I may have pace it alittle too hard.

Had a hard time getting suit off at the legs. But wasn't in a rush to start the bike.

Instead of having wetsuit peeler unzip me. Next time have them take suit off completely. Need to work on nutrition better. I could have taken some salt cap or/and gel before starting the ride.

From reading and talking with other peeps. I knew this course was going to be a challenge. I had thought I had ridden the hardest and some of the windiest condition in southern Utah, but man was I wrong. 30 – 40 mph gust wind from every direction just took its toll on me and a couple of time I was pretty sure I was going off the road or into a big RV with those winds. What I didn't know was how the wind as well as the high 80s degree temperature would have effect my race.

I got to the last aid station to fill up and my leg started cramping up. I couldn't get off the bike, as my leg wouldn't bend because it was locked in a straight position. After awhile, I was able to get off and refuel. I got back on and continued on the quest (I swear the wind got stronger). By the time I completed the bike course, my whole body was trashed and my legs were cooked. I was done! First ever DNF!!! Last person to finish bike course and a lot more didn’t ever finish the bike! It was that crazy!


I could have fuel better. Slow my pace at the beginning.

Got to T2 and was told I had 3 minutes to start my run. I couldn't get off the bike as I was cramped up! I was done! It took my at least 5 minutes to relax my legs to get off the bike.

Cramped up at the end and couldn't get off the bike for couple of minutes.


Pacing, nutrition and weather.



Everything was first class – transition was set up great with assign bike rack with individual mats (someone put one in my transitions bag, so I believe thats part of the swag!) The swag was unbelievable: bike jersey, tech shirt, visor, water bottle, & bag everything were top quality stuff. This alone would get me coming back.

Only issues. Start early than 10:00.