I felt great during the swim. I had no panic issues, and was able to sight very well. I didn't exert much effort at all, and had to remind myself, many times, to keep my pace slow to prevent another panic attack. I got kicked, swam over, and elbowed quite a few times, but had no panic problems at all.

Nothing - my pace was very slow, and I wasn't tired at all when I came out of the water.

Good transition for me. I had some problems getting my foot clipped in, but it didn't waste too much time.

Work on mounting bike more efficiently.

My legs burned from the moment I started riding until I got off the bike (and then through the run). I don't know if I am that poorly conditioned for hills, though I do ride them, or if something else was going on with me. It just seemed to be such a tough ride for me.

I think I just need more time in the saddle.

I thought it was a good transition for me.

Nothing

Again, there was just something wrong with my legs today, then add in the hills. I typically do pretty well on the run, but I actually had to walk on a 5K today. I can run a whole half marathon and even a marathon without walking...but today I couldn't stop the burn in my legs without walking for a minute.

I'm not sure. I think my pre race and race nutrition was really lacking, but I'm still learning how to hydrate and refuel on the bike. I have a very difficult time with this.

I just walked briefly, then sat down for about an hour before the awards ceremony. My legs just hurt too much to do any cool down.


The course, for one, and it was just one of those days where my legs just weren't working right.


I wouldn't say the course was 'just right' for my ability. It was a bit hard for me, but I don't think it was 'too hard'. It was really nice to be able to race in a novice group, since this was my second OWS, and I had a massive panic attack during the first. I was able to place 2nd, and more importantly, I was able to conquer the swim!!