Swim was pretty good. It was a two loop swim with anmandatory exit after the first 500 meters - run the beach and then dive back in. I had never done an OWS, so the first experience getting kicked in the face and drinking lake water was a bit nerve wracking. After I regained my composure it ended up being a great swim. My sighting was off so I ended up in the middle of the lake twice, which wasnt so cool.

Try training in a lake.

I took my time as I didnt want to forget anything. One of the guys who took himself too seriously started yelling when we got backed up, so we let him go and he did his thing.

Get a little water bucket to clean my feet.

This was an absolute nightmare.

Course started in deep, heavy, muddy grass - I thought I was going to die and for the first time began to question whether I was going to make it. I fought through it and continued on my way.

Over the course of about 12 miles the following occured:

- Experienced serious chain suck. Had to get my chain unstuck (5minutes)
- Lost tightness in my seat post and seat went loose. Had to wait for a kind person to stop (10minutes)
- Seat went loose AGAIN!! (10 minutes)
-Slipped on a rock, tipped over the bike and bent the handlebars. Rode the rest of the ride (5 miles) with my left arm leading my right by about 4 inches.
-Lost my rear brake - Pad in the disc shattered. Lost my only chance for speed (which was downhill)
-Lost 10lbs of pressure in both my tires.. Yes 10. Out with 30lbs, in with 20lbs.

I come from a car racing background where ever bolt is touched and touched again. This was no different. Overall, the ride was very muddy and very fun.

I gotta do it... I promised myself I wouldnt... I gotta blame the bike. I think I lost 20-30 minutes because of it.

I was whopped, but ready to finish this out. Got told by some lady I had 29 seconds to leave the transition????? I was confused.

Take my helmet off before I start running.

ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY. I felt like a hiking billy goat.

I had a lot of fun. I was tired but the adrenaline started to kick in. I stopped at ever water/gatorade station and thanked ever person on the way. I wasnt a rocketman, but chugged along.

Like any of the other three legs, probably just a bit more training.

Drink and eat and take pictures.


The first 30 minutes saved should come with a properly functioning bike, the rest with much more training.


Not a whole lot of other stuff. We got a t-shirt on Saturday but I was hoping for some goodies... maybe even some coupons. Something to look at on my ride back home, lol.

Overall very good though.