The swim was what I worried about the most. I felt good and got into a rhythm for most of it. Didn't really bump or crash into anyone. Had an issue when I got turned after the 1st lap and I tried sighting for the buoy to take me in after the 2nd lap. Should have waited, but I got a little anxious about it. It broke my rhythm a bit.

Swim faster. I def think I can get down to a 2min/100 swim in the next year.

I was super happy about this transition. It clicked for the first time ever!

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This is my FASTEST bike in a swim EVER!!! I am so proud of myself since the bike isn't my strength at all. I planned for 2 hrs and when I got through the first loop in 50 min, I knew I could repeat it which I came very close to. I slowed up a bit at the end to prep for the run and shake my legs out and get my breathing under control.

I would bike faster!!! I'm really happy with the result as I've made such big strides in just one year :)

Super fast, even for me. Decided to go without hat. It helped to take my biking gloves off en route to the dismount line.

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Pushed it pretty hard on the run. Was fine until mile 4 when the sun was really beating down on one portion. Most of the course had tree coverage. Drank pretty well- could have had a bit more, but I was ok. When I got hot I felt nauseous, but ate a clif blok and felt better a few min later.

Run a little harder. I should have also brought my own drink for running.

Had to get inhaler ASAP. Did some stretching and ate pizza and oreos. Drank a lot of fluid.


Being a novice. Otherwise, the temp was great and I really performed better than I expected. I'm really exited about today and feel really good about my accomplishment!!


Good race, well organized and a great venue. We stayed for the weekend and it was nice to relax before the race. I should mention that I tapered really well and got tons of rest the week before which contributed to my good race.