Once I entered the water, I got too caught up with the excitement and couldn't catch my breath. I couldn't get in sync with any swim strokes and had a difficult time consistently breathing. I ended up doing more back and side stroke than freestyle. I was not pleased with my swim and got really frustrated. The last 2 laps, I did start to calm down a little and was able to focus on my strokes and breathing.

I stayed towards the back and side of the pack and would continue to do that. I need to stay calm and focus on my strokes and breathing rather than focusing on speed.

Transition went well. Overall my T1 time improved from last year by almost 2 minutes!

I need to make sure my feet are dry and that all the sand from the swim is removed from my toes!

Bike was good despite the headwinds. I was able to beat my time from last year by 1 minute!

My bike computer stopped working mid-way so I wasn't sure of my speed. When I got off the bike, my knees were throbbing making me think that my bike seat is too low. I need to investigate this a little more.

T2 was also good. As I mentioned before, my knees were sore from the bike so I had to walk it off a little bit before moving to the run.

I would have liked to run with the bike to the transition area instead of walking.

I was able to run for almost the entire course compared to last year where I had to alternate run/walk. I would have liked to have picked up my pace a little but my goal was to run for the majority of the race so I needed to conserve my energy.

Increased my pace

Walking and general stretching


Mind over matter! I had to fight some negative thoughts and work through them which was difficult.