Just swam comfortably. Made sure that I was using decent form.

Took my time. Stopped for a second to breath before putting on my helmet and grabbing my bike.

Felt really good going out. Might have worked a little too hard in the beginning though. Felt like I lost my steam in the last 5-6 miles.

Took my time again. Ran right past my spot on the bike rack by about 15 feet.

Ran at whatever pace felt comfortable. Didn't really push it at all most of the time. I picked it up a little at the end when what ended up being the lead girl ran by me. I was going to just let her go, but as she passed I said "Go take it, you've got it." To which she responded, "Come with me, you've been halping me so far." So I ran in most of the last part with her. About 50-100 yards out she started to inch in front of me. I just said "Go get it," and she pulled away.

Got fluids, walked around, then stretched.


Eating little the day before and only getting 2 1/2 hours of sleep. Also I really didn't go into the race with the intent of racing anybody or winning anything. It was more or less a training day to me.