When I first began the swim, I could feel the panic setting in. Supposedly, several people could not go past the dock.. but I kept thinking positive thoughts. I could not do my practiced stroke the whole way.. but I did use several strokes and that helped a lot! I was even able to take in the beautiful scenery! What an amazing feeling!

Next race, I would like to have more open water experience before hand. Improve my time.

I felt good about this transition, but I was a bit dizzy and wobbly from the swim. I just couldn't get going as fast as I would've liked.. I took time to eat a few bites of an energy bar, and that made the dizziness go away! I felt a bit fumbly even though I was very prepared.

Next year, I'd like to have my water bottle sitting out ready to drink... I had to fumble in my cooler. Other than that.. I'd do this T1 the same

I loved this part of the race! I have a mtn. bike, and I think that made it more difficult.. but I went as fast as I could! I just kept feeling like I wasn't tired and the miles were zooming by!

I'm getting a racing bike! For starters. I went around the corners really slowly. I felt weird.. so I need practice with that. I fell off my bike really badly about a month ago.. so I think I'm a little frightened of that.

I already had my shoes on.. hence the mountain bike thing... This transition was not too great. haha.. see... I always bike with gum and run with gum... and I needed a bite of the energy bar... but I put it in my mouth with my gum in my mouth and swallowed it all. I know you're all thinking what the heck? Well, so was I? It was like my brain was going a million miles a minute. Then I went to grab a drink of gatorade and I spilled it all over my towel haha.. and I was like.. what am I forgetting.. TAKE YOUR HELMET OFF...

Next race, I at least have the experience of knowing what to expect after the bike... No gum.. careful with fumbly fingers.. Helmet off.. I think it will be smoother next time!

I began for the first few seconds going a bit too fast. I was really proud that I thought clearly and slowed down. I kept the pace the same the whole way. I didn't drink too much so I got cramps.. and I did start feeling a cramp. I used breathing to control it! I never walked and I was so proud of that!

Go faster!

I just walked around and talked to people. Everyone was congratulating me. I saw several people I know that didn't realize I had trained for a tri.. they all said I didn't even look tired.. Like I didn't even just finish a race! Awesome! Ate a banana, drank water and gatorade!


My bike! Not enough experience in an open water swim.. and slight fumbling in transition areas.


I had voluteered for this race before and I lifeguarded for it a few years ago. The people there (workers and racers) are so friendly! It was extremely organized and I enjoyed every minute of it! I cannot wait to do it again next year! And kick some a**!