I had to wait for all the slower swimmers (by predicted time) to start first. The first wave started at 8 a.m. and I probably got in the pool at around 10:30 a.m. I still kept well hydrated and I did not mind to wait too much. Considering that swimming is not my strength, I was extremely satisfied with my swim.

Nothing.

I don't have tri specific cycling shoes, but I still executed the transition smoothly.

I biked fairly well. The time includes both transitions. The only mishap was when I took a wrong turn and went 20-30 meters off track and hand to turn around and continue on the designated course. That's just what happens when you're not familiar with the course.

Know the course.

I slowed down too much approaching the dismount line.

Not slow down that much.

I surprised myself with how fast I ran. I did not think I would hold a good pace, and this is my best ever 5k time in a triathlon so I could not be more pleased. I was coughing a bit during the run recovering from a respiratory infection, but not enough to impede my racing. Also, I took some water from a lady and I did not swallow it properly and started to choke a bit, no big deal.

Not too much, I was very pleased with the run and I had a good kick at the end.

I was recovering from a respiratory infection, but I'm not sure if that effected me too much.


Great triathlon, and I hope to be coming back next year.