I knew this part was going to be tough due to the lack of training. I ended up doing 75% of the race on my back so I could breath. My legs were like jelly went I got out of the water.

More training, More Training and some More Training. I have been looking for Masters swim team/clubs so I can join and get some kind of instructions.

No wetsuite so drying off and getting everything on was smooth.

Being my first tri, I have not plunked a bunch of money into equipment so I used my mountain bike for the ride. Going forward I will be looking to purchase a low in road bike - Little steps :)



I had road the course a couple of times prior to the event with my wife (She was doing the ride as part of a relay team) and when riding with her I was doing her pace and I felt like I could go much faster, but held back. Next time if I have chance to ride the course I will push the training to see just how much faster I can go.

Got of the bike and walked down the hill to the transition area, felt like I had to throw up... :( Got the bike racked and continued to walk out of transition.

Walked for about a half mile to get my legs under me. I started to run and right away my hamstrings cramped up and I had to walk stiff legged till they lossened up. I thne start to run again and them my quads cramped. I was so upset I was feelling so much better from walk and my legs would not cooperate.

I think it was a combination of the day the tough swim taking my legs away and then the hilly bike just took my legs away totally.

Just walked around before going to get my stuff out of the empty transition area.


Lack of training.


I did not do any post race activities.