Started at the back of the pack as this was my first Tri. Started off really slow as everyone was bunched up and going slow. Once things stretched out a bit I was able to keep a pace alone for most of the rest of the race.

Start towards the front as I'm a stronger swimmer that I expected. Also I'd like to be able to swim for longer intervals before breaking and looking where I'm at. Work on sighting and not doing so many breast strokes.

Ran to rack which was right next to bike exit, but I had the far spot up against the curb. Since I have my road shoes, I've never rode without socks so I put those on first after stepping on my towel to dry my feet. Easily put on helmet then glasses, grabbed bike and ran to "on bike" line. Never tried a flying squirrel so I just stopped, hopped on bike, clipped a foot in, then took off.

Get new tri specific shoes and ride without socks. Learn to running mount to bike with shoes clipped in.

Nice ride, but already had a high heart rate going into it.

Stop on bike then dismount and run with shoes on.

Jumping off moving bike and running without shoes on. Have shoes with quick ties to speed up transition

Very difficult run as the heat was getting bad at this point. Walked way more that I wanted to.

Drink more fluids, and push myself harder

Heat and not enough training.