Sucked wind on this really. I was chatting and laughing about it being so shallow that I could walk! And when I swam, that's when I really moved. But this was the first time I didn't panic much.

shut up and swim more

futzed around with toweling off too much.

skip the water sips and toweling so much.

Again... 13 ranked..as in my wave... hmmmmm. Theme? Anyhow, really bummed about this performance. Had hoped to do better on my biking over last year. Wind felt huge but it wasnt' really. And wish I had gone in a later wave so I didn't have umpteen peeps pass me. I passed maybe 2, on the hill, and then one out on the course - a chick with a busted chain on the side of the road.

Build stronger thighs and push harder.

I paused a moment...'did I forget something?" nahhh

move it on out faster.

tried gatorade from station - YUCKMOLA! I will stick with h2o thank you.. anyhow, better than last year but walked 2 times on big hill and was cautious on down hills (maybe afraid if I pushed it, my legs would crumble from fatigue)

practice hills more.

Watched others come in a bit - saw first couple of 1/2 iron guys coming in off the bike - wow! flying dismounts with shoes off! ..but then headed home to hit brunch with the family.


Fatigue and age maybe? ;) Hoping my olympic boosts my enthusiasm in that going long may prove for better times than going short with big speed.


Could not stomach spaghetti and meatballs at 930 am...so munched on fruit for post race. Very 'cramped' at end of race with food, fans, etc... Oh, and speaking of fans -- LOVED the fan club on the trails near campers! Kiddos giving high fives and 'way to go's' to us all! :)