I was shooting for a 38 minute swim time and was very pleased with my 34:50. Before this half I read my "what would you do differently" post from the Washington Olympic and I was able to put it to use. I dug in stayed in the pack and close to the bouys and concentrated on breathing and stroking with a glance at my sight bouys occasionally.

I think I need a coach to watch my technique to help me improve, also some strenght training this off season.

I feel like I did well for my first ever T1 with a wetsuit. 13th overall, 3rd in age group. Its also the first time I practiced my transition the night before.

Practice numerous times the night before

Where to begin? I started off the bike course by clipping into 1 pedal then slipping off of the other and landing hard on the seat. A UFC fighter gets up to 5 minutes off for a blow like that. I did the Olympic at the same course and was able to avg. 21mph. My goal for the half was 20, it was brutal! I felt like I was in a head or cross wind the whole race, if anyone else who did this race reads this and agrees please comment so I dont feel like such a crybaby. Obviously I missed my bike goal and I feel like I expended way too much energy maintaining what I finished up with. I am disappointed to where I will improve and I will get a trainer and put some time in on it.

Get a trainer and watch the game while spinning. Go to some spinning classes.

T2 went well, 5th in age group 39th overall. Didnt really make any mistakes.

Next season ill have a tri suit where I wont be changing clothes so much

Felt pretty good on the run, used up more on the bike due to the wind and missed my goal by 6 minutes but my goal will still be there next time.Ran the whole race til the last mile with bib #99 Mark Taylor who finished 31 overall, was a big help to have Mark to run with. The run is definitely become my best of the 3 events. Marathon in March

Im just gonna put in more miles to prepare myself for the discomfort. At exactly mile 12 I could not hold my pace anymore (sub 8:30) without yelling at myself.

Hurry to check out of the hotel so I wouldnt have to pay for another night.


I need a plan instead of winging it. I need to put some trainer time in. I need to do an activity on those nights or mornings that I dont want to do an activity.


I did the olympic distance here and upon those times set my goal at 5:15, 5:30 or bust. I made my goal and am thrilled with the fact that I completed a 70.3 on my first year of competing. Triathlons have changed my outlook on life in a very positive way and I look foward to continuing.