This was my second open water swim ever. The water was nice and warm. Also, it was not very windy at start time, so there was no chop. I started out a bit too fast because I was having trouble breathing. I finally found my rhythm after rounding the first bouy. I fell out of form for a bit, and then started concentrating on that more. I only get to swim once a week, and I have only gone twice in the past month, so I think I did pretty damn well for slacking off.

Actually train :P

Decent T1. I ran the entire time to get the blood flowing in my legs and executed all my steps in order without fail.

Nothing, just need to practice on speed really. I have the order down.

My shining moment. I finally got to race my new Cervelo and I raced it like it was going out of style. The course seemed flat as a pancake, but it was really slightly downhill going out and slightly uphill coming back. It was deceiving. There was a little bump near the turn around that didn't even phase me. I just got in aero and blasted the entire time. I was picking off people like mad. There was one guy that I joust could not catch up to, but he wasn't in my age group, so he wasn't a threat. The wind was picking up on the way back, and I had to downshift a little to deal with it. I am glad that I have made myself go out and train in the wind lately.

Nothing. I kept my cadence up and went as fast as I could while still saving some for the run. I am really really happy with my bike performance.

Argh!! My socks got stuck going on my feet! (I know, I know... don't wear socks in a sprint... but I have to because I get blisters if I don't) So I wasted time fixing that, and then I forgot to take off my helmet!! The volunteer told me about it so I had to stop and go back a bit to throw it back at my rack spot.

Not screw up putting my socks. Remember to take off my helmet.

Wow. Fastest run pace in a race ever. That includes walking for a few seconds!! I slowed down to burp at around 0.5 miles, then slowed to drink at the aid station, and relaxed a bit at the aid station. I never actually stopped moving, just slowed to a fast walk to regain strength.

Do more bricks. I haven't bricked in a while, so my legs were out of it coming off the bike. That really hindered my run and why I had to slow at points. I could have come in under 16 minutes had I not slowed.

Walked around while drinking my chocolate milk and eating a banana. I felt like almost puking when I finished, so I know I went to my limit. I was so excited to beat my goal time of 1 hour. I was even more excited to find out that I might have placed. I was floored when I found out I won! It was a wonderful feeling. I had exceeded all my expectations.


Crappy T2. Burping on run and not bricking enough during training.


It's an Ironhead race, they always put on a great show. Like I said before, I far exceeded any expectations and goals I had for this race. To win a race less than one year after barely finishing my first is truly amazing. Everyday I am more impressed with what I am capable of. I still cannot believe that I was an un-athletic and over-weight lazy person two years ago. Never ever would I think I would be winning a triathlon... I am sooo happy and cannot wait to see what more I can accomplish.