swim felt good. passed 5 or 6, can't really remember

swim a little faster

had a great transition. rubber band snapped off just as practiced got into my shoes then climbed the first hill before tightening my shoes

the first hill was right out of transition so i ran out of room but it all work out and i didn't lose any time

nothing i hit the transition just how i wanted...glasses helmet bike off the rack and off i went.

first 4 miles felt like i had injected silicone into my quads but they eventually started loosening up. i believe it was from catching my breath from the swim. once i settled in my legs were good.

climb the hills faster maybe

had a great transition. bike racked helmet off. slid shoes on grabbed my hat and put held it with my mouth while running and putting my belt on, then put my hat on

nothing

the run was tough inside the first 1/4 mile...my left calf cramped several times. i think i stopped three times for about a 5-8 sec stretch each time. by the half mile mark it had settle and i was off and rolling. quads were pretty much spent with about a 1/4 mile to go so it was just guts at that point.felt like i was running 9 min pace but i could tell from my breathing that i was moving pretty well so i just kept pushing. had a good strong finish.

probably sprint the finish. i ran hard but didn't real burn out. i think i was just content to get to the line.

drink water and lean on a fence while talking to my friends and family


my short bout with the cramps


since this was my first race i wanted to just have fun so i didn't wear a watch. i have to say that was probably the best decision i made. i was smiling and really enjoying myself during the entire race.