The first 200 m I spent breast stroke in a mass of people waiting for it to thin out as everytime I went to swim I would begin to swim over people. Then I had the worst navigation, I spent more time zig-zagging through the course and sighting the wrong bouys.

Seed myself better at the start and learn to swim in a straight line!

Transition was good, wetsuit got stuck on the one foot with the timing chip but it didn't consume a lot of time. Overall it went well and don't think I could of done anything different.

Need to get a better bike, my '88 supercycle just doesn't cut it anymore. Also need to work on building my bike speed. The wind sucked, was against us on the way out and for some sections on the way back depending on the direction of the road.

At first I almost couldn't find where my stuff was. Realized someone else had racked their bike ontop of my stuff! Not cool. Didn't let it bug me though and got out for the run quick.

Good run, felt strong. Stopped once at the 6.5 k aid station for some water. Around the 7 k mark the lady infront of me did a face plant into the concrete. I stopped to see if she needed help, she was banged up. I helped her up and after a minute she started running again, talk about dedication! Overall the run felt solid and comfortable.

Straight to the cold shower! Lots of water, some food.


I think I did the best I could for today. Don't think there was anything in my ability to change today.


Great race and atmosphere. Was the perfect first Olympic triathlon for me.