I had a huge bout of vertigo overtake me shortly after rounding the bouy. I tried to flip on to my back to catch my breath and that made is much worse. The best thing I found was to keep swimming and sighting the transition area on a regular basis. I am sure this helped with my nav, too.

I would have hung back a little more. It was also my first open water swim, including first time in a wetsuit. In retrospect I would have done at least one or two practice swims. I would have also trained more than I did. Two months before the race I was only able to get in 2-3 swim sessions... not good!

I really surprised myself during my first transition. I just kept saying "put your helmet on first!" I struggled getting my shoes to clip on after I mounted.

Relax more. I didn't know what to expect because it was my first tri. Now I know that it will go quickly and smoothly if I can just relax.

I was not prepared for this ride. Besides not enough training, I would say that I needed to do more cardio period. At one point I thought I was going to have to get off my bike and walk it up the hill, but I didn't, thank goodness.

I would train more frequently on challenging courses. I would also have had more to eat race morning and more to drink so I wasn't so light headed. I was too nervous to eat and drink much and I paid for that mistake.

I fumbled a bit with getting my runners on because by this time I was very light headed and feeling pretty woozy.

Again, I would eat a good sized breakfast early race day morning. I will also try the quick laces next time.

I was fairly pleased with my run. An older gentleman kept me company for a good protion of the run and so many encouraged me along the way. It felt good for me. I am not a runner, so I was happy with this effort, not having put much training in the 2 months prior to the race.

I would run more frequently in my training. Also, I would try not to slow down so much when I walk.

Lack of training.


I will definitely consider this race for next year.