Bad. My first open water swim and first swim in a wetsuit. I wasn't scared but I panicked. Although it provides incredible bouyancy, it seems like the wetsuit fights my body rotation. This really threw me off. I never really got any rhythm. I spent most of the time in sweet spot gasping for air. It was disappointing because I know I can do better.

Practice more in open water. Progress further with TI. More training.

Transition went as well as could be expected. I was slow but needed a little rest after the swim. Came out of the water dizzy. Transition was much better than my first triathlon

Practice a little more getting the wetsuit off.

The headwind going out was brutal, especially on my piece of crap mountain bike. Passed another rider in the last 1/16 mile, which was a mistake. It elevated my heart rate too much and took a lot out of me in preparation for T2 and the run.

I did as well as I could considering my ability and equipment. Need to train more. Get road tires for the mountain bike (they are actually on order but did not arrive on time due to a shipping snafu). Shouldn't have tried to pass on the last 1/16 mile. Need to get a road bike.

A little slow as I was winded because of passing on last 1/16 mile of bike. Good transition.

See bike.

Running after the bike was not too bad. Had may legs after the first 1/8 mile. Ran well considering my ability. They need to have more water stations on the course.

Train more.

Walked around, then stretched.


Open water swimming. Training.


This was my second triathlon. I had a great time. Quite a bit harder than my first one but that is good. I just wish I would have swam to my ability. It will be much easier when I get this swimming thing licked and get a better bike.