When I jumped in off the floating plat form I was ready for the cold water but forgot I was in salt water, that was a shock! As soon as the horn blew everyone in my wave took off like motor boats, I was last right away.

Work on speed and distance. More open water swims to get used to the chop of the water. I was not too disappointed in my swim since my goal was to not wear myself out in the swim.

Long run from the water to my bike. I did notice two women talking during set up, one had put blue tape on the ground towards her bike...that helped me a lot!

Rented a better wetsuit than usual and it slid right off me...so I bought it.

Get a trisuit so I do not have to put on my shorts and top. That would save considerable time.

Used too much energy on the first lap before I realized my brake was rubbing, ever so slightly on my tire. Stopped and fixed it 3/4 through the first lap. I was jumpy and nervous. The other riders were fast and furious coming in close; the trolley whistle made me jump each time it blew or the bell rang.
Spoke with the riding coach for Run Tri San Diego after the race at the bike racks and she had a $6000 bike and she stated that it was the worst course she had ever been on and explained how she herself struggled. She was also amazed that I train by myself.

Get on some hills. There were two small hills which means we climbed them each 3x. They killed me. I could never get a groove going.

I should have had more fuel. I did remember to take on a gu while on the bike

Just need to get faster at the time. I did put socks on this time.

I was weak during the run. I should have taken on more fuel. My SIL handed me a gatorade and I should have taken it with me on the run. By the time I got there the aid stations were out of HEED and only had water. Walked most of the course.

My lower abdomen was burning and on fire. My legs felt great but I just did not have the energy and mental energy to run. Core needs to be worked on this winter to sustain me through the distance.

Walk, drink and eat. Stretch.


Same ol same ol; lack of training. I missed a lot of training this summer and was not consistent. I have no core strength and really need to develop that if I want to make any speed change. Hone my nutrition and training.


I had high expectations for this race. I may have been too into my own little world but I was not impressed. The bike course is bad, that street is rough. The swag bag was less than what I get at our small local race. I will do it next year for two reasons, the half off discount and to compare my times. But after that I may try the Classic Tri in San Diego. By the time I finished there was nothing going on and the food was gone too.