The first straightaway was easier than after the first turn. That's when I really had people swimming into me.

Get my butt in gear during swim practice so I'd be ahead of those guys who were running into me today!

Cobblestone streets for several hundred yards at the start of the bike. Made it hard to get my feet into the shoes on the bike.

Always try to be a little faster. Went pretty smooth, though.

Mostly on good pavement, but a few cobblestone areas, especially in downtown area.

I was so concerned with staying comfortable, I'm not sure if I should've gone a little harder.

Riding on the cobblestones for a few hundred yards before dismount line. Was only able to get one foot out of shoe before the line, so I had to stop bike and get my foot out standing still.

Not talk myself out of checking out the whole bike course. I would've known the cobblestones would be at the end as well and gotten my feet out sooner.

I was very happy with the consistency. Ran with a friend who's about the same speed as me. We are always very close together at the finishes. She beat me out by 3 seconds today. Mile 1)7:49; 2)7:46; 3)7:48; 4)7:47; 5)8:01; 6)8:00; 6.2)1:40.

Somehow my holster carrying my flask of Power Gel fell off in transition. Shortly after I got out onto the course I realized it was missing. I don't think it killed me not to have it, but I would've liked to have it.

Walked around. Drank some Endurox. Gentle stretching. After a while had some food.


I don't think I could've gone any faster if I tried.


I had a great time. It wasn't just a race. It was an entire weekend event. I would highly recommend this race to anyone interested in doing olympic distance.