Although the swim was very short, it was brutal for me. I tried to start wide of everyone but I ended up right in the midst of a lot of feet, elbows, and bodies. I really need to learn how to maintain my form/composure in crowds. I need to find someone to swim OWS with me.

Toughen up and get used to having bodies all around. I guess this will come with experience.

It's funny how many people just take it really easy during T1. I passed a lot of people here and I didn't do anything special. I just jogged up to my bike, took off my suit, helmet, socks, shoes, sunglasses on and took off.

Nothing really

Coming out of the water mop it was really fun to pass a lot of people on the bike.

Drink more water.

T2 is really quick for me since I don't have to change shoes.

Took it slow off the bike for the first mile, then picked up the pace from there. I had passed a guy about 1/2 mile out from the finish and when we got about 100 yards from the line I hear him coming up behind me in an all out sprint so I went into an all out sprint as well and beat him to the line. Turns out he was doing the duathlon but still it was nice to not get passed in the last 100 yards.

I was pretty happy with the run. This is just where my fitness level is at this time. Need to train harder if I want to see faster results.

Walked for a bit, lots of hugs and kisses from family. Then I got my girls ready for the kid's tri. I ran a mile chasing them during their bike and run legs.


Poor nutrition/hydration in the days leading up to and the day of the race. I felt pretty crappy the next couple days after the tri.


The swim was tough but the bike and run were good for me. I look forward to coming back to this race next year to beat my overall time.