My goggles fogged up and I couldn't see anything. Fortunately my wife was in the same wave and she helped me find the bouys. We floundered around getting to the first bouy, then made it to the second. Finally about 1/2 way in, I put my goggles on top of my head and swam with my head out of the water till I could see the two big yellow markers at the finish.

1. Get perscription goggles
2. Make sure to have some anti-fog

Long transition - I took my timing chip off of my ankle to get my wetsuit off and of course left it in the transition area. I realized it about 2 miles out on the bike. I don't know yet, but may DNF this race because of that mistake.



More organized!!

Very satisfied with my bike. I thought it would take me 3 1/2 hours, but I cut 25 minutes from that.

Not forget my timing chip!!

Slow transition. I had a lot to do: change socks, shoes, band-aids and MP3 player, etc...

Try to be quicker

I was hoping for a better run - I have been focusing on running for longer than either swimming or biking. So, I looked forward to the run in this race. However, after about 1/2 mile, my left quad cramped up - and I have never felt anything like it. I was force to walk/jog slowly for the first 2-3 miles. I was very disappointed.

It finally shook out and was able to get my pace up. Then after about mile 11, I began to get really tired and once again was reduced to walk/run.

Finished the last 1/2 mile strong.

Walked around, grabbed a powerbar, trailmix and a Diet Mountain Dew.


Foggy goggles
Cramp in quad.


This race did have some problems - however none of them were show-stoppers and I may plan on doing this event again next year if they have it.