Since we were the first wave and started with some big boys, I decided the best spot was in the front and to go out hard to the first turn. I got smacked around and grabbed a few times but didn't get upset. About half way through, my shoulders started to feel VERY tired. First time racing in this suit, so I think I should have pulled it up more to relieve the pressure. I did my best to find feet to draft off but am still perfecting that part of my swim. I was having a hard time breathing to my left. Every time I did, I choked myself out...UGH! So I just breathed to my right and focused on my form. Rounded the last buoy and ended up next to some dude who was windmilling it for a few strokes really fats, and then stopping to sight. If he wasn't hitting me, he was stopping in front of me or swimming over me. I got pissed and decided I was close enough to shore to speed it up and kick faster. Lost him and swam right up to the exit. This part sucked as they were getting the HIM people into the water as we were coming out. SO, not only did I have to wait for these guys to get into the water, but there was a girl 2 people in front of me who was losing her balance and couldn't grab onto the bars and lift herself out. I started to get pissed and was shouted to move it. i pushed the guy in front of me and he in turn fell into her forcing her to grab onto the ladder. Finally, I'm out!

More body glide and pull that suit up!!!

The run from swim to transition was looong. Started ripping my suit off and felt someone smack my ass. I turn around and it's my boyfriend cheering me on. Got to my bike and got the suit off fine. I was concerned cuz my feet were already numb and this worried me ALOT. Put shoes on loose and glasses and helmet. Decided against the arm warmers and am glad I did since it really warmed up later.

Nothing

Started out just getting HR down and settling in. My feet have been going numb on my rides recently and am in the process of getting that issue resolved. Anyways, got into a nice groove and started my nutrition. One gel 15 minutes in and water and gatorade every few minutes. I felt pretty good but I wasn't pushing it. I'm still learning how hard I can go without killing my legs for the run. I was going 20 mph and wasn't even trying. I felt great. My feet were numb, and every time I tried to wiggle my toes, I got nothing. I focused on dropping my heals more but felt a cramp coming up in my right calf. ( I got a nasty charlie horse while swimming the other night and it was still sore) So I'm doing good and around mile 16 we hit a clearing and I'm down to 16mph. What the...?!? Wind man. I thought about pushing it harder but was scared with how my feet were feeling. I was doing good and while I had men passing me, only 3 women passed me the entire bike. I found out post race that we had about 10mph headwinds the second half. Some dude next to me in transition used to sail boats. He told me about how strong they were and I think sailing boats would make him pretty knowledgeable.

Not have my feet go numb and take in salt. I am working with a dr on friday to get these issues resolved...hopefully.

Dismounted very un-gracefully. Owell, I didn't fall. I ran into transition over gravel and was concerned cuz I couldn't feel it AT ALL. Scary, but what could I do? Bike racked, number on, hat on, shoes on, off I go.

nothing

OI!!! So, the feet were both numb from the toes down to the middle of the arch. No good. Then, the muscle next to my calf in the front started to cramp on the left. I wanted to stop and rub it but figured it would work itself out. I took gatorade at every aid station and it tasted super salty..GOOD!!! As soon as my calf started to feel good, my stomach cramped on the side. UGHH. I walked for about 10 seconds before some dude came up behind me and encouraged me. I started to run again. I hit mile 3 and it all came together..finally with only a mile to go. I kicked it in last mile and felt awesome. Brian had a group of strangers cheering for me which was amazing. Passed like 5 people the last 1/4 mile and onto the finish, hands up.

Not cramp, and learn better what I can push through without giving up so much time.

Walked around, got water and stretched...ALOT. Got my medal and went home.


My numb feet and lack of sodium for sure. I JUST went to a sports med dr last week and he told me to start on the salt. BUT, I didn't have time to start the new routine and didn't want to risk it on race day. That whole nothing new on race day thing. I'm disapointed with my time, but it is what it is. And that's motivation to get my training kicked up even higher and finally get my numb feet issue worked out.


The event was fairly well organized. I wasn't happy with the swim enter and exit. And there were portions of the bike that had some issues with cars. All in all though, it wasn't too bad. Plus, I was very happy to see hoagies for post race food instead of just bagels or something crappy.