First 200 or so went fine, then started having breathing problems. Started breathing on Right only (bouys were on left). I'll figure it out someday. Watch read 12min when I got out of the water. Then I had to run what felt like a 5K to T1.

Swim faster

Did not wear socks this time.Down hill run with bike to mount/dismount line. Difficult in bike shoes.

Be faster

Was able to drink this time. Wish I had more power. Lots of people flew past me when I thought I was going fast.

I need to ride more.

I don't know what took me so long. I thought everything went smooth/fast.

Don't know what took so long.

My watch read 24:25, don't know why the discrepancy. Could not drink. Someone tried to pass me at the end. I never saw him, but I could hear him. He must have been the crowd favorite, cause I could hear them cheering for him. When I heard him right beside me, I started sprinting. We crossed the timing mat at the same time, don't know who finished first. I was so mad/disappointed with my overall time that I never looked to see who it was. I hope it was not the 84yo guy.

Push myself harder.

Walked around, ate, drank.


Still learning how to push myself. I can go faster, just need to do it.


The volunteers on the run were intersting. I think they were locals. Some were animated and supportive (especially the guy at the last cul-de-sac), some looked like they were fulfilling court ordered community service.