Best I have ever felt while running! I kept having to reel myself back in when I would pick up the pace. I didnt want to give it all up in the first 5k.

Nothing

Fumbled while putting the helmet on...couldnt get the wind flaps over my big ears..WTF!!

This transition cost me at least one place in my AG!


Maybe try different helmet options in shorter races.

Dropped my fricken Garmin right after I started. I did it while I was securing one of my velcro straps on my shoe. I had to turn around, stop, get off the bike and pick it up.

Once up to speed I started picking off the fast runners. Great ride!

Garmin is going to be pre-mounted on the bike and not on my wrist for the run.

Went perfect...after the first one I was not going to mess this one up!!

Nothing

I just ran as fast as my legs would let me. They felt tired but still had some life in them.

Wear different shoes...I could feel every little pebble in my Zoots. Chose them for the fast transition. Probably didnt slow me down in the run though...getting some quick laces for my other shoes for next time.

Stretched a little, jogged a little, and walked around a lot.


Just some technical rookie mistakes. Not used to being within seconds of top three. Need to remember that all of these little mistakes together equal a lot of time!


This race was an ego booster for me. My training over the last 5 weeks has paid off. I am running faster and riding much more eficient than when I started training at the begining of the year.