Gulf Coast Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

The swim was certainly difficult. The waves really picked up out at the turn bouy but the waves in helped out a lot.

I rounded the second bouy too sharp and was in the mix the whole way back. Made it difficult to get into a good rythym. Would have moved outside a little.

This was my very first transition, so I was certainly a little hesitant. Wanted to ensure I didn't forget anything. When I pulled my bike off the rack my aero bottle fell right off. I guess the velcro got caught. I left the bottle (had three other bottles with gatorade and hammer).

Would have more carefully checked my aero bottle when setting up transition. Also would have moved with more speed

The ride was pretty good. However, I wish that the logging road was smoother. This would have allowed a harder push in that leg.

Checked my aero bottle and been a little more aggressive.

Again, new to transitions. Had to wait to hit the bathroom. Getting ready to head out and then remembered that I forgot my hammer salt tabs, so had to head back to my bike.

Taken a little more time to make sure I didn't leave my tabs.

Not only was this my first triathlon, this was also my first half-marathon. I have been battling IT band injury in both my legs for the past five months, so I did not have the stamina that I would have liked for the run. The IT band flared up around mile five so I had to just muscle through it for the rest of the course

Eased up on my run training to try to allow the IT band to heal so I could put more mileage in towards actual race day.

One bottle of water and one bottle of cytomax, stretching and of course pictures


This being my very first triathlon certainly limited my performance. Learning your personal pacing under race conditions was hard. The weather and my IT band also contributed heavily


I feel fairly good about the race since this was my first. I will be back next year and hopefully put up better numbers. Check back then.