The swim was crowded! This was definately a contact sport. Purposely tried to slow down on the first half of the swim so I didn't blow up, but I was catching people anyway.

Probably could have went a bit harder on the second half of the swim.

Was running into tansition and I heard a volunteer say "watch out for the" and then I went down hard, tripping in a pothole in the pavement. Cut my toe and bruised my hip. It was my own fault for not seeing it, but I think they could have put a little orange spray paint around it to make it more visible for those of us having difficuly just trying to breathe and run at the same time.

Not be so clumsy. I also needed to be a bit more purposeful. I don't think I was mentally sharp in planning my transitions.

This was the first time I have competed in an event and had not been familiar with the course. Knowing the course would have helped me pace myself a bit better, but overall I'm happy with my performance. I managed to get my bike over 40mph on the descents, which was a new best for me.

Pre ride the course. More hill work!

So-so transition. Had to ask for directions to the run, as it wasn't clear which way to go.

More transition practice

The run started out all uphill, and my legs were burning! Had to stop and walk for about a minute. The middle section of the run was on wooded trails up and down some killer ravines. I was thinking to myself that this would be a good xterra course! Tripped and twisted my ankle on some tree roots. I was tired and clumsy all day! I witnessed several people on the side of the trail loosing there breakfast! This was a tough course. I had a descent sprint to the finish line, finishing as strong as I could. I definatley didn't leave anything on the course.

Again, more hill work!

Gasp for air, watch people blow chow after they crossed the finish.


Need more hill training. Pre race nutrition was very poor as I was dealing with a lingering case of food poisoning.