Full Vineman Triathlon - Triathlon

definitely held back a little too much. there was plenty of time to rest on the bike.

maybe worn a wetsuit; pushed harder overall (if only to get warmer!)

went to change tent, air temp was in the 50's....not pleasant.

nice easy bike course. get for people who are new to biking (like me). while steep, chalk hill is super short so it wasn't a big deal knowing the hard part would be over in 2-3 minutes. bummer that i got a flat, but changed it out in less than 15 minutes. no real complaints except that the road conditions were pretty bad in parts.

push a little harder. not stop at as many aid stations (had to this time due to GI issues). arm warmers for the first half would have been helpful.

went to change tent again....for iron-distances, comfort matters!

kept good (albeit slow) pace...walked most aid stations, no stopping (except bathrooms)

practice hills more, did not do enough research on the course during training (the mental preparation would have helped!)

walking, stayed on feet while eating


flat tire on bike, GI issues...should have practiced early morning nutrition better.


great race for a first iron. i said i would only do one, but after this one, who knows!