Waited a 6-10 seconds after the start to let the crazy people go. Lots of people together on the first buoy turn. You had to tread and some breast stroke. After that I kept breathing on both sides and would lookup for the bouy to make sure I was on course. I was really tight on all the bouys. After I turned the last one I just kept my arms moving.

Swim harder, maybe start with the group.

Included in Bike. Tough getting socks on and tying shoes.

Wear tri shorts.

I used my Mountain bike with slick tires (not recommended). Some people go the extra mile...heck I go the extra 4 to 5 miles. Oh Yeah I missed the sprint turnaround as it was not marked. I am newbie should I know that a cop sitting in his car with 2 cones next to each and no signs means turn around. However they did have a sign for the oly turn around on horseshoe dam rd. That's where I realized I was putting in some extra miles. It's a bummer cause I was doing well. I just kept telling myself not be upset you're doing good. On my way back they had a sign and people there...lame! I am proud as I never stopped pedaling.



Check for changes to the course. Use a road or tri bike

Included in bike time. Swapped shoes, gulped some xood, grabbed hat and Ran.

Just kept them legs moving

Practice running hills and doing bricks

Ate some oranges and hydrated. Walked around and talked to Milton. Saw Ryan finished and talked with for a little.


Hills and a full supsension mountain bike.


Put a sign up for the sprint turn around next year.