Had several panic attacks, that really killed the swim for me
I will attribute to:
1-first swim in a wetsuit
2-first open water swim
3-first group swim
4-taking in water (through mouth and nose)
5-taking the start too fast
6-other

Will modify my training to a more vigorous workout, and will get some more open water time prior to the next race.

I felt like I took my time, although the initial report had me getting out of transition in 1:30 +/-.
I needed to take more time to hydrate and recover from the swim.

If I have problems in the swim, I will take more time in transition to center myself, hydrate and breath. I'm not trying to win the competition or my age group.

The course had a couple of hills, and I think it may have been different than what was presented from the website. The real difficulty was not knowing where I was, and at times if I was even on course. The turns were mostly well marked, but one was questionable. There was virtually no shade, and it was getting very hot during the ride.

I needed to take more liquids, and follow my hydration plan better. I was mentally out of the race after the swim. I need to work on drinking during the bike ride much heavier.

I could have taken more time to hydrate during the transition. Given how hot the race was and my mental condition, I needed to stop and assess my situation better.

Hydrate during the race

This was a brutal run, after a brutal swim. I had to walk/run a lot more than I ever have. It was demoralizing and negative.

Hydrate more during pre-race, ask more specific questions at the race meeting to get a feel for how the race will actually be run.

By the time I finished, there was no one handing out finishing medals, or meal packets. Truly disorganized.


A general lack of knowing how I would perform in the race, really hurt me. I was not prepared for the emotional response my body would go through.


This was my first race, so it is hard to judge, but it was just not organized.
I overheard a race organizer complaining about permit fees, and during the race I could not help but think about his moaning about $700 in permits and me not having water on the run, and not having aid station distances marked.
I'm not sure I will compete in this triathlon again.
About two-weeks after the race, the director called, apologizing for not having enough water on the race course, that they had water but could not get it to the aid stations.