I though the swim would be my strongest leg of the race - but I was surprised how quickly I got tired. Caught up to the swimmer ahead of me, but didn't have a chance to pass her. No one caught up to me. Overall I did well compared to other competitors, but if I can get even faster on the swim I can compensate for being a slow runner.

Apparently I wasn't as prepared for the swim as I thought I was. I should take my swim workouts more seriously and maybe practice pool turns, which I think cost me some time.

I thought it went really well, pretty quick. Don't ride in clipless pedals so I just threw on my running shoes. Love the elastic laces.

I need to practice mounting and dismounting my bike efficiently. It wasn't very athletic looking I am sure!

I felt so relieved to jump on the bike after the swim, which surprised me cause up till then I was dreading the bike portion. I drove the course ahead of time and knew how hilly it would be. Passed a few people right away, but also got passed by some serious bikers. Felt pretty good about it, and really enjoyed it.

I need to understand my bike better because it just seemed like I wasn't getting as much out of my bike as I should. It seems like there are a lot of triathletes that are very good bikers, so I need to be able to hold my own if I want to compete.

Already had my running shoes on so this was a breeze. My legs felt a big squishy when I got off the bike, and it was a bit tough to get going on the run. Glad I bought the race belt.

More training with bike/run combos to get used to the feeling of getting off the bike and starting the run.

Felt like the little engine that could! I was tired, but still having a blast! Legs felt like jelly, and it was hard to get momentum. But I never stopped running, and even gave it a push once I saw the finish line.

Run more. Need to get stronger and have more endurance for the run portion. Need to get faster so I don't loose any advantage I gain in the swim. Practice running after biking more to get used to that jelly legs feeling.

Walked around with a big smile.


I thought I trained well, but my training was very informal. I need to push myself more in training so I feel more confident going into the race and have more energy for the run.


Only tri I have ever done so don't have anything to compare it to, but I had a great time so want to keep going! The race director did a great job giving us all the info we needed and helping us be prepared. Great volunteers!