It took a while (almost to the turn around) to get into my rhythm of strokes and breathing. If I had been able to do this sooner, I believe that my time would have been better. It also took a while to get into clear water and not run into people!

Practice open water swims, as this was my first!

I need to spend more time on the bike. The course was uphill on the way out. I struggled some, but my husband says that I passed a lot of people on the bike. The way back was great!!

Nothing

Hhmmm, I don't know what to make of this run. My pace, and overall time, was faster than my last 5K (An 11:08 pace), and that was a PR. I find it hard to believe that I could run this fast. I did at one point specifically pick up the pace because I told myself I didn't want to leave anything out on the course. If this is right, I am awesome!!!!

My husband was waiting at the finish line with my drink! We walked around a bit and watched other finishers. Then I went and picked up my medal :>


As this was my first tri, I feel that I did not knowing how to pace myself and did not know how much energy I would have at the end of the race. I feel that I could have pushed myself a lot harder on all segments of the race. I learned a lot for next time!