I slipped going down the ramp the had set up and cut my finger pretty badly. Didn't notice it much at the time. I got in the water, and the typical thing happened to me. I got nervous, and started breathing fast. I had to breathe every other stroke, instead of every 4-5, and I didn't hit my rythm until about 200 meters to go. The one at a time start was nice, I didn't hit too much traffic, and people were generally polite in the water. The canal water wasn't nearly as gross as I thought it would be. Much better than my last triathlon.

Try to figure out how to control my breathing. I could have swam much better if I had pretended it was a pool on a normal workout day. Also, I'd like to not drink as much canal water next time!

Someone moved my bike and my stuff. I got there early to get an end spot, and when I got to T1, my bike was moved down, and someone knocked my helmet, glasses, and race belt off, and I couldn't find them!!!

Stay at transition longer in the morning to make sure my stuff stayed setup correctly!

I felt like I was going slow, but my average speed looked good. I felt like I was out of energy on the bike. Most of the people passing me were on carbon bikes, though! Gears were hard to reach (on frame).

Nutrition the week before. Practice with a faster group in training.

Gotten feet out of shoes instead of unclipping. Also, counted bike racks as I ran in. I had to run back and recount!

Ran too fast, had to walk through water stops. Accidentally drank strong Gatorade, yuck! Threw up said Gatorade

More bricks in training. Wear a watch and pay attention to time!!! Look at water to make sure it's clear!!!

Walked around, went to first aid for my gash on my finger.


Training time, I think.


Loved the area and the event! I'll be coming back next year if my schedule allows it!