I had a hard time getting into the swim. I was excited to start, and finish...but was having a hard time feeling like it was a race until the end of the swim. Don't get me wrong, I was having a blast. I saw a turtle...enjoyed the view. But I definitely cruised a little too much.

Went out harder, but I have no real complaints. I wouldn't have saved that much more time by pushing. AND I may not have seen the turtle.

Pretty efficient for me.

I made sure to go out easy for this, and I felt great the whole time. Played leap frog with a couple of folks the whole time. Seriously, as soon as the person passed...and got to the appropriate distance the other would start their pass. It was great as we were 1. amused by the situation and 2. encouraging each other.

If I knew how my run was going to turn out I would've pushed this a whole lot more.

They directed me to the wrong aisle...and that got me all hyper.

Remain calm.

Not good. I felt great at the beginning of this. I made sure to start out conservatively...and then I got gradually slower. It was HOT and HILLY. There was a course change from the last time that I did this, and it is safe to say that I was under prepared for this course and heat. I did most of my run training in the mornings and evenings in an attempt to avoid tan lines for my wedding. Maybe nutrition malfunction? I didn't adjust too much for heat? Or maybe I drank too much without realizing it? I didn't feel sick...I was just totally zapped of energy. I even ended up walking a bit.

Focus more on the heat and adjust accordingly.

Nothing. Drank some beer...cheered on friends...hung out. During this time, I managed to get a nice sunburn. So, my race numbers were solidly etched into my arm on my wedding day.


I think nutrition, and not being ready for that heat.


Love this race!