I did better on the swin in than I anticipated, but it felt horrible. I felt out of control the entire time.

Swim more.

What do you mean I am not supposed to be putting makeup on during the transitions? Have you ever seen some of the guys who do triathlons?

I would not wear socks to bike and have my shoes ready to go. Yea, yea, yea, I know is sounds simple, but the anxiety prevented my synapses from firing correctly during the day of the race.

I biked so much of it by myself I started to daydream. I didn't push myself nearly enough.

Use a heart monitor while training.

I now know that I should be taking my feel out of my shoes prior to getting off the bike and then leaving the shoes clipped in. I am going to have to practice this one... I have short arms.

This was the worst run I have even had in my entire life... no, I take that back.. I didn't puke like I saw some other gal do. But, it still was so bad it was rediculous.

Next time I would do what I call running... force myself to run stronger. I had it in me... I think I was just scared. Yea, that's it, I scared myself into sucking. It is so a mind over matter thing... the matter got the best of me. I think confidence on my next one will allow for a much more successful run.

My body


This race was the perfect race for the first timer.