The water was a lot more choopy than I expected. the swim team was still practicing which made the water dirtier and choppier than I imagine. i started out to fast, after 3 laps I was at 2:37. I started right off, no warm up laps or anything

Start of slower, do a warm up lap or two

They gave us as much time as we wanted with the clock stopped.

Stationary ride was not what I expected again. I could not wear my cycling shoes due to the pedals on it and for some reason I did not take the time to adjust the seat and handlebars and such.

Take more time to adjust the bike if they are going to give it to me.

not an issue

The run was the only part of the race that went as expected. I started running at 7 mph and then increased it after 1.5 miles. I wore my iPod which really helped me I think. I was happy with my times.

maybe go to 8 mph.

walking around, drinking, toweling off.


expectations I think. Hated the seat on the bike and wanted to wear my cycle shoes.


Think this was a good race to show me that I am not as far along as I thought I might have been.