This was my third OWS and second one that was in a race. Two weeks ago (my 1st OWS) I discovered 3 important things 1) I am not afraid of OWS, 2)I don't mind getting banged around and 3) I pull to the left. I practiced on Monday with a friend and she corrected my swimming.

I started in the middle of the pack and got off to a good start. I sighted every 5 or 6 strokes and was swimming suprisingly straight. There was a log jam at the buoy so I had to swim hard to get out and that took a little out of me. The trip back was uneventfull though I was a bit tired.

I need to get into my swim stroke a little more consistently. This swim was dramtically better than last time but I have to learn to relax more.

T-1 times are included in the swim time. T-1 went well as I was able to get my wetsuit off quickly but I did have problems getting my bike shoes on.

Nothinh

I was a little dissappointed in my bike as I thought I would be faster. I am a runner first anf foremast and lack raod biking skills and power. I saving a little too much for the run. I think I could have pushed harder on the bike and still had the same run.

Push the pace a bit more

Nothing to comment on, included in run time

Running is my sport so I was excited to get off the bike and see how my legs felt. They felt really good and I pushed the pace early. I just tried to keep a nice even pace through the whole run. I passed a lot of people and felt strong. One guy passed me right at the end but I didn't care, I could finally say that I was a triathlete

Nothing, run felt great. Good pacing, I was very happy with my split.

Just some water and strecthing


I'll never be a fast swimmer because I probably won't put in the time. So the real limiting factor is the bike, which I am going to work really hard on. I have a HIM in 7 weeks and need to get much better riding.


This is a great 1st tri for anyone. It is low key and very friendly. It is difficult for me to get to the race because of work but whenever I can make it, I will.