Should have trained more. First 50 was fine, then it all fell apart. I was actually happy when the lane backed up and I could switch to breast stroke to catch a break. I did get some compliments on my shark swim cap, but I was too wiped to really thank them.

Train. Get up to 25% longer course and practice speed bursts to simulate passing people.

Tried the flying mount; should have practiced that once or twice before. Tore one of my shoes off and almost face planted. Walked back and got my shoe, put it on and sheepishly mounted the bike. Took me a 1/2 mile to get into my shoes.

Practice transitions more.

Should have ridden more. Felt like puking several times and quitting a few times as well. I had checked my computer ahead of time and didn't know that the sensor was out of place, so not speed or cadence info throughout.

Ride more and ride harder. It's not just a time thing, intensity matters.

I managed not to kill myself dismounting, so that was probably the first good thing of the day. Walked my bike in, racked it, got my socks and shoes on and walked out.

Actually nothing.

Walked almost the entire course. I just knew that I didn't have a run in me and with 2 side cramps and 1 calf cramp I figured I shouldn't push it. A woman came running by and patted my butt so I'm not sure if she was encouraging me or hitting on me.

Train more.

Sat a minute, then walked about and waited for my wife to finish her first triathlon.


Lack of training. I do think my mental attitude held me in the race because I wanted to quit several times but didn't.


Good race, I just wasn't prepared.