Good siting to the first buoy but after the turn I couldn't see the buoy or a good land mark; there were all trees. I didn't go way off but I kept pulling to the left. On the way back I did really well. Passed three people, yeah they may have slowed down but I know I picked up my speed because I could site better and had drafted in the beginning so I was not as tired. My lower back cramped in the beginning and my right foot but cramps weren't nearly as severe getting out of the water as in previous races.

I need to hit the pool. I swam using my hips more but still would forget and would get sloppy.

Almost 17 mph not too bad but I know I can get faster. The hills got to me a little but i work hard going down hill to make up time from the swim. Chasing people down

Practice on more hills. Maybe find someone to teach me how to ride uphill.

Tears on the trail noooo but almost! I felt like I was going to pass out a couple of times. Had ice in my bra and ate all my blocks, gu and Quest bar. I had nothing left. My chest ached, I felt short of breath and could not keep running. I had to walk so much.

I was so shaky at one station the guy asked if I was ok. He looked concerned. At the end of the race he was driving by and stop to congratulate me for finishing...made a big deal of it. Guess I looked pretty bad at that aid station.

One week before the race I ran nine miles in the heat with limited water and no fuel. On Wednesday I couldn't run. I mean there was nothing in my body and I was short of breath. I should have tested myself on Friday to see if I could run.

None really, water, water, and more water


lack of training


The volunteers are amazing.

Oh my name was not called at the finish line and I did not get a finishers medal...maybe they don't have any.