Have you ever seen a current that runs both directions? I have never seen a current like this one. Swim is not my strong suit, so I am just happy I finished it.

Time include a run that seemed like forever to T1 through the sand

This was my first open water swim

Try to relax and get in a good rhythem

I need to get a tri-suit, as I have an aversion to running without a shirt, which eats up time.

Overall, I could speed things up

The ride was really nice until that darned hill. Not too bad, though. hit 38MPH on the way down, then, BAM, had to turn around and do the hill again.

On the way down, I could not get my chain on top ring. Fought it for too long and finally got it.

Concentrated on drinking correctly.
GU once about 25mins into it.

Eat additional GU about 5mins from end

Seemed ok -- They seemed to have a timing issue

I could really feel the effects of not eating at about mile 1.5. Needed a GU, but did not have one.

Walk and eat


Pre-race meal
1 GU Shy
Not enought swimming practice


Really nice race. The only thing I have consistantly noticed on the Multirace.com events (I have competed in a few and watched a few, but I HAVE NOT competed or watched any others, so this may be normal) is that there always seems to be course confusion on laps. The lady running in with me (If you were wearing a BIKER CHICK tri suit and telling some guy not to let a CHICK beat you, thanks) almost missed the turn for the finish (would have started lap 2 of olympic).

They did have volunteers yelling about the laps, but it is confusing when you are competing -- the signs should be more concise like (SPRINT 1 lap) not just pointing to a finish.

Overall, that is just being picky -- this was a great race.