Trained in a shallow lap pool and was not prepared mental to dive into the deep end. For some reason 13 feet of water scared me. Also, my lap pool is NOT 25 yds no matter what they say. Did not take into account passing and freaked when i touched someone knocking off my swim cap.

Don't freak out! You can swim. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming

only got halfway out of my swimsuit. Forgot the rest. Leaned on bike to put on shoes and almost knocked the stand over

Don't bother wearing a swimsuit. Get a tri top. Get lace locks Don't worry about socks

Bike chain slipped and had to be reset during race

Double check bike. Push harder. Get pedals or clips

Almost knocked over someone else's bike

Breath, calm down.

Find a run walk cadence. Push myself harder

Push myself harder. I could have shaved off 2-3 minutes

Hugs, pictures and walking with family


Fear, mechanical issues, mental


Great experience for my first tri. Supportive women, a course that was not too difficult and close to home. Would definitely do it again to try to improve my PR and as a warm up for longer races later in the season.