Turned in very slow swim time estimate, therefore had to pass about five or six people which slowed me down some. Swam pretty well when I could.

Obviously, turn in a more acurate swim time.

Didn't forget anyting, thank God. Just need to practice enough to develope some sort of routine. Kind of forgot the rules for a second and started to hop on the bike before the mount line.

Bring a milk-crate to sit on.

Had fun. Calves started to cramp a little around mile 15. Tried to stretch them a few times the last couple miles, which definatley slowed me down. Took it easy for a little while around miles 10-12 thinking I should save a little for the run and trying to hold off ab cramping. Should have kept pushing.

More time on the bike in training. Eat a few more bananas.

Rack was the first one. This worked great, because bike was as close as poss to swim exit. Even better, after bike leg had to get off and walk/jog bike through TA, so when I started the run I was ready to book it.

Get a rack spot closer to center, if anything.

Had to stop 250 yds in and stretch cramping calves. Some abdominal cramping, probably due to the overeating before the race.

Eat a little less before.

Walked around, stretched a little, and drank G'ade.


Muscle cramping, definatley. Activities the day before the race and not enough sleep, probably.

Probably ate too much prior to race.
2x cereal at 4:40
yogurt at 6:00
yogurt at 6:55
gel at 7:35
1/4 orange at 7:40 started race at 7:54


This was my first and I had a blast. Good pool especially the exit, good bike with some tough but fun hills, tough run - not too good for knees. Great for a first race.