I am not a strong swimmer yet. This is my first season of actually learning to swim; stroke, putting my face in the water, etc. Last year I swam all my races using the "Tarzan" style.

Keep learning and don't panic that you are last. Capitalize on your comfort in the open water and RELAX.

Knowing that my swim was slow I came out of the water like a water buffalo! I always make up time getting in and out of transition, as it seems like easy time savings (compared to swimming faster!)

Nothing.

Maybe I pushed too hard??? It's hard to balance the way I usually ride (like an animal) with the heat that day. I most likely did push too hard for the weather conditions but I always ride hard.

Perhaps take it a little easier on the bike. Perhaps.

Fell off bike at dismount line. Yup. I'm that person.

LEARN TO MOUNT/DISMOUNT WITH SHOES ATTACHED TO BIKE. Already practicing that this week for next week's race.

SUCKED. SUCKED. SUCKED. My run pace was my "easy" run pace on training days. After the fact I know it was the heat but I still am angry that I couldn't just push through the discomfort.

Pace myself a little bit better on the bike and "ease" into the run off the bike.???? Or not race when it is so hot and I am a wildebeest...???

Almost puked and would sell my soul for water. Coach Booger pointed me directly to the fire hose where I stood until my brain cells stopped sizzling.


The fact that I am a novice (at best) swimmer and the heat.


I love DQ's events and I do as many of them as I can fit into my schedule each year. I find them to be very down to earth and cool folks. Last year at this race I flatted on the bike course so this was my revenge. Next year I avenge the run course!!!!