Goal here was really just to survive the swim which I did. Didn't freestyle as much as I would have liked. Probably should throw in some more OWS so I get more comfortable. I was still anxious which in turn leads me to holding my breath instead of exhaling.

Need to work on freestyling more.

No major issues on T1. Goggles, swim cap off before I hit my bike. Thankfully there was a pole near my bike so I had a landmark. Socks, shoes, sunglasses and helmet on. Unrack the bike and I am off. Made sure to be careful at curb with my bike. (I've made that mistake before.)

Now the race officially begins for me! Did much better than I thought on the bike. (Already broke my goal of 18+ in a race!) I thought I might have problems with some of turns but just slowed down some and was fine. Roads were clearly marked and had volunteers at every turn.

Maintain cadence better.

It never fails...I always do something at a race. Got to T2, took off sunglasses, helmet and racked my bike. Grabbed hat and race number and took off. Ran just passed the timing mat and realized I still had my bike shoes on! (Thank goodness for the click, click, click noise!) Turned around as soon as I realized and quickly changed shoes.

Not forget my running shoes!

Legs felt surprisingly good coming off bike. I think increasing my cadence has helped my run. Rained first quarter mile. I was so glad I was off the bike by then. Probably started out a little too fast. Slowed some so my breathing was more controlled. Maintained a steady pace but should have pushed it harder the last 1/2 mile.

Course was supposed to be 3.1 but I am not sure if it actually was. Either way still a great pace for me!

Push it a little harder at the end.

Walked around, got food and water.