Swim was good. Once I got into the water where it was deep enough to actually swim I just kept telling myself to relax and breath. I passed quite a few people. This is my favorite part of the whole race.

I wore a wet suit since I never had before. The water temp was still very warm and I almost felt too warm when I was getting close to the end. Probably will not wear a wet suit next year if the water temp is still so warm. Took too long in transition to make it worth it.

Getting the wet suit off took a little time, but wasn't too bad.

Have trouble with my right foot getting into the cage. I try to get it in before I start cycling as when I am going I really have trouble. I stood there for what seemed like a few minutes trying to get my foot in pedal, with no luck. I finally starting cycling and decided to get it in as I was actually moving

Figure out how to get my feet in faster or purchase some new pedals.

After finally getting my foot in and thinking that now I could start getting a good cadence, I had to manipulate through several quick turns between cones. Of course that took me a while. Finally out on the course, think I'm going to start booking now...but no...huge hill right away. I almost thought I was going to have to walk to get to the top. But I didn't I never got off the bike on any of the hills.


Train on hills, train way more on the bike. I really have not trained much at all on my bike. Get a NEW bike. I had the oldest bike on the course by several years (at least from the 80's maybe even the 70's) I seemed to be the only one who struggled so much up the hills.

T2 went well, no issues

Nothing. This was actually a good part of the race

My legs were spent from the hills on the bike and then going up hill to begin with was tough. I finally did get into a decent pace at the top of the hill, which then had some small ups and downs.

I should have pushed myself a little more. I felt like I was holding back in case I couldn't make it the whole way and didn't want to end up walking. I should have run more and walked through the water stations if I had to.

few stretches. Loaded everything back in my car and tried to get out of there before the rain hit.


Not training on the bike, not having a lighter bike. Next year I will train more on the bike and upgrade some things.


This was a great race and if I had been better trained on hills and bike I probably would have been much happier with my performance. But since this is only my 2nd tri ever and my 1st one dealing with any hills, it was definitely a learning experience. Now I have a time and a goal to beat for next year. I will be back!