This was definitely my worst swim. I become stuck behind another swimmer and for the life of me could not get around him. I tried twice but couldn't make it. In my opinion, he did a poor job seeding himself. I had to swim so slowly, I thought I was going to drown.

Next time, I'll take a more aggressive stance and make my move.

I did a poor job setting up my transition area for T1.

I'm really not sure what I did in there for over three minutes but it was too long.

Next time, I'll hang my race number around my handlebars and roll open my socks and put them in my cycling shoes.

I started drinking right after I started the bike. (Thanks to Steph for yelling, "Hydrate on the bike" during my run into T1.) This was the most difficult ride I think I've had. The wind was a killer. I still had a strong average but it was tough!

I was passed by one guy who I passed about a mile later. No one else passed me.

I feel I did everything right. I will continue to train on hills and in the Oklahoma wind.

This is how T2 should be done. Off the bike, run in, put the bike on the rack, take off the helmet, put on my runners and get out!

I can't think of anything.

I was tired but had a great pace. I didn't get passed by anyone but overtook another guy in my age group. That always makes you feel good.

Stretched a bit and that was it. Otherwise, I hung out with Danny, Steph and Marla and talked to Renee a few times.


I'm still fairly new to the sport and my continued training and race experience will do nothing but help my performance.