I ran way to quick, although I think it must be quite short of 5mi. My plan was to try and run a comfortable 33min.
I felt pretty solid and not all out, but definately to quick for what I had ahead.

maybe hold back a little

transition was not to eventful, and went smooth. I had to stop to clip in.

not much, possible learn to do transitions with shoes on pedals.

I started most prob a little quick, because I just totally lost my legs at mile 16. With wind and rolling hills it made for a very long ride. Towards the end I was getting serious pain in my inner thigh/groin muscle and also my upper hamstrings.

Ignore police officers who give directions while on their cell phones.
Spend lots more time on the bike.
Maybe adjust my saddle.
Drink more fluids.

coming in to transition from wrong direction I was only able to get 1 shoes off and so I had to dismount and then tak ethe other one off and carry it.

not much

felt like I was walking because of the groin/hammy issue on the bike. eventally got going and just sort of tried to take it easy on the ups and cruise the downs.

hobbled around


totally not in any shape to do this race. I got talked into it 3 days prior and it showed on the bike. I was happy with runs although I have a hard time believing that they were 5mi.
The bike was a big limiter and having to really fight for half of it just to get to the finish was not good. WOW I need to get better on the bike.


It all seemed good except for being sent the wrong way. I was not alone and people who were ahead of me ended up behind me, so my position is iffy as well.
Also I never got a shirt which I was meant to, but oh well.