Swim was a running start from the beach. I don't think i'd ever done a swim start like this. I am a pretty calm person in the water, but i was not a fan of the running into the water. I got kicked and swum over more than usual. Took me a little while to get my breathing in control. Once i got around the first buoy i was fine. Felt pretty good out there.

Wore my wetsuit for the first time in about 2 years. It still fit, which was nice. It wasn't as big of pain in the ass as i remembered it being, either.

Be a faster swimmer.

not bad at all

Figure out how not to wobbly after a swim so i don't have to sit on the ground to put on my socks.

I really liked this course - it was fun. I didn't like how freakin' crowded it was. People were allll over the place. And they were all riding like Virginia drivers - on the left. C'mon people, get over!

Lost my water bottle at mile 7. I don't think it really mattered. I felt super strong on the ride..it was a confidence booster, especially since I don't have the same bike base as I normally do at this time of the year.

Not lose my water bottle. Be a faster swimmer so I can avoid the crowd.

In and out fairly quick. There was some 10 or 12 year old kid at the dismount line taking his job very seriously, "Dismount here, or you WILL be disqualified!!". Good for him, but at the time I thought it was funny.

Running from dismount to my transition area, my ankles were a little wobbly. Not sure if it was because of the grass i was running on, or what. It was just weird.

Meh. I felt fine the whole run. Looking back, I should've pushed it more...not sure what my issue was. Maybe i was just enjoying the nice weather.

Not go out for a nice little jog during the race..actually work a little harder at the run.

talked to a girl who was wearing the same shirt as me, and finished right in front of me. had a slice of pizza. packed up the car and drove home.


I'm pleased with my performance. My running's been off lately, maybe focus on some speed work.


This race was a lot of fun. It was very well organized, with some nice scenery. I'll come back next year.