I started off the swim good except forgot to focus on any of my mechanics. Did well until 150 meters when several women hanging on the wall decided to go before I made my turn. Wasn't able to get my rhythm back and unable to pass until the next wall. Then just not able to get back into my rhythm.

Not let others throw me off. It would be nice to be able to practice in a longer pool like this one.

I don't know what happened here that it took me so long. I guess I just wasn't paying attention to getting in and getting out as quickly as possible.

Remind myself that the transitions are a part of the race and pay more attention to what I'm doing. (I need all the help I can get where I can get it!)

All I could think of was that I need to learn to drink while I'm on the bike. I'm just still skittish after my accident. Other than that, I enjoyed the ride.

My husband says I need to get some biking shoes and it would make it easier and faster.

I already had my running shoes on and race belt so grabbed my bottle of water and iced down rag and took out.

Nothing really, except maybe mental preparation for the run. (I liked having my frozen rag to take with me.)

I had a hard time keeping my heart rate down and all I could think about is "How could anyone enjoying running?". I walked a lot more than I would have liked and should have but just couldn't get into it. I did better on the last mile when I realized I had to opportunity to come in close to the time I had set for myself (1:30).

I need to change my attitude about running and work harder at it. And I need to figure out something to think about while I'm running other than "What am I doing here?"

Walked around and snacked on bagel, banana, yogurt, and almonds.


My first transition and my attitude about the run. I think I need a bit more nutrition in the morning. Maybe a Clif bar or something like that. My last month of training has been a little sporadic since I was out of town twice for several days and the baseball schedule has been a little hectic.


I don't know why I felt a little disappointed with my race. I set my goal for 1:30 (which I thought would be really pushing it) and only came in 25 seconds over my goal. Maybe I need to try a run based plan.