There were 75 people in my wave so I had a really hard time getting into a good groove for the first 200 yards. People switching directions, stopping in front of me. Very frustrating. I switched between freestyle and breast stroke. There was a time where I was even on my side and I just kicked. I was doing whatever I could to get to the finish.

Be stronger at the swim. I was so exhausted by the end. This is what happens when you haven't been in the pool for months...oops!

I thought I had a pretty good routine in this transition. A lot of girls were fumbling with getting their shoes and socks on. I had rolled my socks already and put baby powder in them so I just grabbed them and unrolle dthem onto my feet! I have speed laces so I just pulled those tight, threw on my sunglasses and helmet and I was off.

Run the entire way to the transition area.

I liked how they had bike techs every 2 miles to help with flats. Helped reassure all the first timers ;)

I need tires that can have a higher PSI. My back tire looked flat the entire time.

I was pretty tired by the end of the bike but I tried to run with my bike a little, and then realized I needed to catch my breath before I started on the run so I ended up walking with my bike.

This was my huge downfall. I was dead by the time the run started and I had no energy. I really need to train more on the bike and go straight to running. The course was in the sun the entire time and by then it was about 85 degrees.