Water was choppy. Got choked a little early and the old panic attack set in. Really wanted to quit, but there wasn't a kayak close by. So, I started back swimming freestyle and calmed down a bit. Was fine as long as I was swimming freestyle. If I ever stopped to look around or lost my rythm, I got scared again. After, I rounded the last buoy to head back to the shore I was fine. Spent way too much time trying to figure out how to get out of the water. Forgot all about form and efficiency, swam for survival.

Had a great transition. Practiced alot after my last tri when I realized how much time I wasted.

Had a great bike. Didn't get passed. Had my best average mph in a race. Goal was to average 20 mph.

Good transition for me. Went without socks for the first time.

Legs felt good for such a hard bike. Really had no expectations for the run because I really haven't been training for short distance speed. I did beat my time from last year and rode the bike much harder beforehand. Was so happy with my bike time, I just enjoyed the run.

Actually train for 5K pace.

Fear of the water and not enough swim drills. Also, not enough 5K pace training.


This is a great race. It's very laid back and a lot of fun.