As per mav's advice, I started out on the far right so I could be in the front section without being in the contact. It worked great! I didn't get any contact and was able to break out from the group pretty early. I didn't know this was going to be a start from treading water, I thought it was going to be a wade start, so that threw me a bit. I just concentrated on finding my pace. Pulled some to try to keep my legs loose and not tired.

I kept a comfortable pace but didn't push myself that hard. I need to find a balance between saving up for the latter portions and working hard in the swim. Still, I am happy with it.

This is my second triathlon and I knew I would be slow here-- I didn't know I would be this slow though. I was third out of the water in my wave but probably got passed by 5 people in the transition area. If I keep doing these I think that a tri-suit will be worth the investment.

I went as fast as I could with what I had so it was ok.

This is the fastest I have ever biked... all thanks to mav. Seriously, I would not have done as well today if she had not lent me her road bike-- so THANK YOU Mav!!! The bike is my weakest section but I am pretty happy with it. I passed a few people on the hills (my strongest area on the bike) but then got passed a few times on the flat.

Work on my endurance. I had moments of tired after the hills, also work on my speed on the flat and downhill.

This was fine. Just put the bike in and ran out.

Nothing, this was good.

Honestly, I am surprised that I ran sub-8 minute miles. This was really rough for me. I pushed a bit too hard on the bike and I really felt it during the run. By my last mile, I was feeling rough and just concentrated on getting through. Once I finished, my boyfriend commentated that I had stopped sweating and I think that was part of the problem as well-- I had felt dehydrated. But, I am happy with the time and, in the future, know I need to work on running more and drinking more while running!

Drink more.

Drank water, and some yummy Naked juice they were giving out =) Topped it off with a delicious brownie treat Kroner brought... Thanks, Kroner!!


I think I need to drink more during the race. I also need to work on my 1st transition- which would greatly be helped by having one outfit I can just wear the whole time rather than putting clothes on over my suit.


I was really happy with this race. Albeit, also very surprised. I by no means expected to win my age group. I really came out hoping to get in the top 10 of my group but ended up doing much better than I expected. I am also pretty happy with my over all rank. I can not downplay how much of a difference Mav's bike made (as compared to my mountain bike) and I am so thankful to her! For next year, assuming I continue, I will need to bite the bullet and buy a road bike and more appropriate tri- clothing...
This was my first year of these races- Title 9 was my second race- and I think that it is something I am going to keep doing. I had a great time all around and I really like knowing some of the people at this race. BT was great in providing a forum where we could connect and get out and practice together. I am looking forward to more practice sessions and races with BT-ers!