No flip turns in pool due to number of swimmers and fear of overtaking/injuring another swimmer. The pool was a little too warm, but the swimmers in my particular area seemed to be right on with their times, as I didnt catch the person ahead of me, and lapped the person behind me. Pretty nicely done.

I need to be more consistent on my pacing. I took off too strong, and felt that I over did it by the 4th lap. I took two easier (still race pace) laps, and then finished strong. More work on the swimming.

My T1 went very smoothly, especially after the long jaunt from the end of the swim to the transition. Plenty of time to catch my breath and had laid my equipment out well. Had my gloves velcroed to the bars, so I put those on after I had taken off, and that will definitely be my technique. (THIS TIME IN TRANSITION WAS ACTUALLY 1:55, BUT I INCLUDED THE TIME FOR RUNNING FROM POOL THROUGH BUILDING AND DOWN TO TRANSITION AREA INTO IT AS WELL = +:45SEC)

Maybe practice the shoes alread in the pedals, but other than that, I had a very smooth transition.

My bike is beginning to show the wear on the drive train. On loop three, trying to switch gears for the uphill portion, there was a serious delay, and believe this is indicative of the beginning of the end. New parts coming and hope to be fixed by Mooseman in three weeks.

Maybe I would try to pick up the speed some and shave some time from my bike leg. I purposefully took it easier than I usually would to ensure I had legs left for the run, which were fine. Need to work on that, so I can get better.

T2 was as good as, if not better than T1. Got off bike, ran to rack and immediately took off helmet and bike glasses, then shoes. Grabbed running glasses, put on shoes, put on race belt, and grabbed two small water bottles (1 water, 1 accelerade) and put them in the pockets of my tri-suit on the fly. Was out of the transition area in less than a minute. Nice.

Nothing, this seemed to go flawlessly.

I had a great run (even better when I realized it was a 3.5 and not a 5K, HA!!) Eased into the run with my first mile in exactly 8 minutes, then picked up the pace to chase someone. Finally passed the guy and was subsequently blown away by another guy. (Never get cocky! HA!) finished with the UPHILL sprint and crossed the line at 1:08 and some change and will deduct my +4:30 start time to a sub 1:05 race!

I will continue to train so I can maintain the same pace for 6.55 and eventually 13.1.

OFFICIAL TIME: 28:41. again, THIS TIME INCLUDES THE TIME IN TRANSITION FROM BIKE TO RUN SO ACTUAL TIME 27:51 FOR A SUB 8 MIN MILE.

Usual walk around and catch my breath followed by a lot of patting myself on the back. Did some good stretching and changed to warm clothes.


I think that once I convert my bike's drive train from an 8 to a 10, the additional gearing will allow me to get better speed and power while maintaining a comfortable cadence.


As this is my first full triathlon, it will always have a special place for me. I did better than I expected, and had a BLAST! I love this sport, and I will continue to train and see what happens next!

Met Peter Daly and what a really cool guy and it was a pleasure to meet him.