Best personal swim. This was my first open water swim using ear plugs. I have been having trouble with feeling dizzy coming out of the water. The ear plugs definitely helped.

Nothing. I swam very well for my skill level and fitness.

I forgot to unstrap my cycling shoes, so that delayed me a little. I also had a problem with my front wheel. My skewer on my front wheel was undone when I took it off of the rack. I am lucky I heard it loose when I unracked my bike.

I need tri specific shoes.

My bike went well except when I dropped my water bottle about 2 miles into the ride. I had cotton mouth big time when I got to the transition.

Not drop my water bottle. If any of you were behind me when I dropped it I am very sorry.

Not much to say.

Nothing.

I ran right past the first aid station which was right out of the transition. This was a crucial mistake since I had not drank any water since mile 2 on the bike. WTF? I did not get water until the 1.5 mile turnaround. Not too bad of a run. I think I could have done a little better if I had some water.

Not drop my water on the bike and then run past the first aid station on the run. I think I could still push a little harder on the run.

Eating.


Dehydration.


I had a good time at this race. I wish there was some activities for my family to do at the races. The atmosphere was the best I have attended so far. Good race.