I am pretty confident the time is incorrect. The swim was started in waves based on swim cap color. My wave was schedules to start at 7:48. It ended up started before I arrived at the starting line. I do not know how far behind my group I was, but my timing chip started timing when my wave started swimming. I am sad about that. But I do not know how much time I actually lost.

Took a puff on my inhaler before the start.

I would say I want to be at the start line really early, but I also think they should not have begun starting waves earlier than when they were supposed to. I will definitely be more aware that happens some times.

There was a 150 yard distance between the swim and transition area. Plus I took my time and made sure I did what I needed to do.

Took an inhaler puff.

Had a hard time getting the dirt off my feet to get shoes and socks on. Had a water bottle there just for rinsing them off. Next time I will bring a squirting bottle and do one foot at a time.

Was very unsure how much to push myself. I tried to keep my legs feeling a light burn, but not much more than that. Pedaled continuously trying to keep the cadence fast enough without knowing what my cadence was.

Set my transition supplies up at the back of the bike instead of the front. Have a way to carry GU with me. Bento box or shirt/shorts with pocket.

My mind was calm and clear. I felt great. Opened a GU and took a little before heading out on the run.

Felt really good on the run. Made a point to encourage many people running by me. One lady commented that I had too much energy and I was happy to be feeling so good.

Not sure. I would like to be faster, but I wanted to finish well. My pace is what it is and if I try to go faster breathing becomes a real challenge.

Didn't do a great warm-down immediately. But when I needed to leave my ride wasn't ready so I bike across town to meet friends for breakfast, then I bike home.


I wanted to go faster on the bike and run but didn't really understand what a faster pace would cost me.


I want them to start the swim waves on time, or be certain everyone knows things have changed.