Crowded. Can't get my rhythm.
Swim 2 was just murky. Got lost for a while.

Use clear glass goggles. Stay away from the crowd as much as possible.

Got delayed, having to wear warmer then take it off again because i have to wear my watch over it.
I put on my garmin with my timex all in the same wrist. in short, i got two watches worn. ha ha.



Have to practice mounting with the bike shoes on and helmet on the aero bar.

Just as I left the transition area my speedometer fell and i have to stop, set my bike beside the road to find it. But the marshall was warning me for blocking other bikers. I have to leave the search. Good thing i have my garmin with me.
The weather was completely merciful. It poured at the 10th km all the way to the 45th. drizzle all throughout the bike course.
Got a chat with a fellow biker for a while thanking God and the heavens for the weather.
Cal. 2463
I only consumed 1 bottle of water, 2 brownies and a breadful of peanut butter. No gel or powerbar.




None. My performance was better than my training. I rarely reach 30kph during my training.

needs more practice on the dismount

practice dismounting

just as i plan to run the 21 k at 6 min per km.
everything fell into place.
rough road from the 12th - 17th km. sucks my rhythm.
consumed 3 gels. good thing they have lots of water and it was cloudy

none.

talk. walk. eat.


crowd at the swim course.




My logs at Beginner Triathlete and the inputs from its members at the forums helped me a lot. Without the logs I would not have had the motivation and discipline to train properly. Without the forums, I would not have had the tips to learn and absorb. I did not have a coach or a formal program but 5:56 WAS MORE THAN I EXPECT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH BEGINNER TRIATHLETE. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!