This was my first OWS in a tri, so I stayed to the back. I did manage to pass a couple of people. I was surprised at how close I had to be to actually see people underwater! About midway, I lifted my head to sight and a lifeguard asked me if I was ok. Apparently I had gone about 20 yards off-course! Given enough time, I might have made a big circle! Got back on track and made it out of the water almost last in my age group. Ok for someone who couldn't swim 5 yards a year ago, but definitely something to work on.

Work on speed at the pool, until now, it has been all about doing the distance so I didn't drown! I would also sight better lost about a minute going off/getting back on track.

Was 63rd out of 230 in the first transition...closest to the top I'll ever see!

Too much vacation and not enough ride since last race made it particularly difficult. Hardest 7 miles ever!

More rides and hill work.

Legs were a bit spent. Should have run faster.

Too slow, again too much vacation not enough running, but I'm slow on a good day!

Nothing, did the best I could.

Snacks and water and a mocha frappe at Mcdonalds!


Have only done one other and watched another. At both races, there were more people in the water (jet skis, etc.) Snacks were kind of limited: 2 apple slices, 2 orange slices, dixie cups of chex mix and some cheap cookies. They were handed to us so no seconds! Limited water as well. One bottle handed to each racer. No music either. Don't have a lot to compare it on, but the other races were way more fun!