First time to do a pool swim. Did not go all out on this but wanted to make sure I didn't get going out too fast and get short of breath. I did pass two people which was great! I did draft quite a bit off the last guy I passed.

I would have practiced going under the lane markers more as I would have shaved off a lot of time there. I also seem to struggle to breath only when I'm in a race...never in practice. Really want to work on that.

Because I put socks on I add about 20 to 30 seconds to my transition time. I spose I could get rid of the socks, but at least for now I am satisfied to wear them even though it takes some time. Really felt smooth and no hitches. Had everything laid out exactly right!

Learn to take my endurolytes on the bike and not in transition. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing really.

I was smokin' on this bike ride! There were only a few guys that passed me at all. I passed quite a few people. I definitely didn't leave anything out on the course on the bike. I spent it all! I was pleased with my ability on the few inclines and I surprised myself at the speed that I rode.

Absolutely nothing. Well, learn to do more eating on the bike rather than in transition

Was a little disoriented when I came into transition and took too long to find my bike spot. Don't know why that was. But, once I got my bike racked I was out of there fast.

Do a better job of making sure I paid attention to where my bike is!!

Well, all I can say is that this run sucked. I really need to work on my running. I apparently got a small rock in my shoe when I was changing from my bike shoes and ended up getting a blister by the last mile of the run which was killing me. But, I was just awfully slow.

Run a lot more and get to be a better runner. That's all there is to it.

Did a little stretching. Got a massage....AAAHHH!!!


My running hurt me. If I can get my swim breathing calmed down, too, I think I can do some incredible stuff in these triathlons. But the running is my biggest downfall. I am just too stinking slow and really need to just run more so I can go the distance.


I was EXTREMELY impressed with the organization and implementation of this race. Emily McVay did an incredible job of directing this race. I can't think of a single thing that I would have changed. There were volunteers all over the place. There was no way to get off course. There was plenty of help. There were no lines of waiting. Everything ran smoothly and efficiently. After the race there were massages to get and tons of food and drink. The awards ceremony and giveaways were really fun, too. The finish line was a particularly great spot at this race. It was set up so that people could actually watch people come in and cheer and the great big Finish setup was pretty cool, too. I will do this race again next year!