This was my first beach start. I found myself toward the front which is not where I was originally planning on being. At the horn and ran into the lake with the others. Hae two women just in front of me and as I dolphined in the first couple of times I slipped between them so as not to catch any kicks. I when I looked I realized I was with the front of the wave. I thought I was stroking OK but as I came up to the first buoy I realized I had gone out too quickly. Rounded the buoy and immediately went to backstroke to try and regain a little breath. From that point on it was backstroke, freestyle, backstroke etc. I did pass quite a few of the previous wave. Tired when I got to the beach

I forgot the intsrucitons of my swim coach when I got out front and will next time force myself to slow down at the beginning andd o a proper stroke and breath as I had been taught.

no times were advised in the transitions. It was an uphill run to the transition area to change and get onto my bike. The transition went smoothly. The suit came off easily and the socks shoes, helmet etc went on great. Very good transition.

Very good transition. nothing differnt to do next time

Ifelt my actual performance while ont he bike was good. I was riding fast and easy. The overall result was not satisfactory. As I left the transition after crossing the timer and the mount/dismount line I stepped on the pedal and the person in fron fo me stopped dead to get on his bike instead of doing a moving mount. I werved miss him and because I was at the side of the road my bike and I ended up in the ditch. The chanin had come off so I had to take time to unjem it and put it back on the gears. Also although I didnt realize it at the time I had bent a piece of the metal plate which is attached to the pedal so I was having a difficult time getting my foot properly into the pedal. Once on the course I was going good. Passing lots of people who had gone by me at the start. I down geared and went up a small hill. As i crested the hill I got up some good speed right away and shifted gears to top gear. Unfortunately I pushed the gear lever to far and the chain came off again. another stop to fix this. I realized then that the metal piece had been bent in the origianl fall so I yanked it up as best as I could and got going again. Before I reached the turn around the strap which anchors my foot to the pedal (goes through the afore mentioned metal piece) broke. No more problems encountered. The balance of the ride went very smoothly and quickly.

Watch at the mount area and make sure I am clear before attempting to mount when in a crowd.

ran in the same shoes ans biking so it was a very fast change. Rack bike, take off helmet ....run.

nothing

legs were stiff at the beginning but my pace was good and carried me through to when they loosened up a bit. I was overall happy with the running result.

I still would like to lengthen my stride more quickly off the bike.

walked around. gathered belongings and clearde the tranistion area. Got some refeshment and light snacks.


breathing in the water still. Need to push harder on the run.


This was overall a good race. I was well prepared for it although I could have done better once it started. I need to concentrate while in the race to make sure I don't go all out at the beginning. I need to enjoy the swim more.