Was unable to breathe properly the first 100 meters or so...did some breastroke. Finally got my face in the water and began to exhale completely. I thought this trouble would cause me to drop to the back of the pack, but when I found my groove I was right in the crowd.

Relax and breathe how I trained. Push harder the second half.

Cap and goggles off... shoes, shirt, sunglasses and helmet on. No problem...long walk with bike to mount ine.

Nothing (I wanted to jog and not run with bike to conserve a bit)

I did better than I expected in the swim and the run...but I'm not sure what I'm doing on the bike? I averaged over 17mph, which is very good for me...but I'm going to have to start pushing myself harder in training. I compared my times to those of the age groupers (30-35) and they are all in he 40 minute range. I think that I slow down too much starting up a hill?

Train more effectively..get faster! I know this was my first...so I am pleased with my performance...I just see the bike as being my weakness.

Had running shoes on from bike...so helmet off and race belt on. Sip of gatorade.

Nothing

Did well...I've been doing 5Ks regularly for a couple of years now, so I knew that I would be ok as long as I had some gas left in the tank. Passed a lot of people that seemed to be burnt out.

Maybe push harder the last mile.

Walked around with my wife and son, talked with a friend from work. Cheered on the last finishers. Drank a coke for the first time in a few months.


Lack of proper training on the bike. As this was my first tri, I was unsure where my limits were. Did not know how much to push/conserve.


I had a great time at my first tri. I did better than I anticipated...but I'm already picking my performance apart and seeing what I can improve for next time. Any tips about becoming faster on the bike would be appreciated. I'm signed up for two more this year. Cheers to all the BTers that have helped me figure this triathlon thing out!