I mainly side stroked but can't blame it on starting around other ppl. I only had one guy that seemed to be attracted to me. Felt like arms were dead, may want to not swim the week before an event.


More endurance swimming and OW with ppl.

Spent a lot of time catching my breath, drying off and moving out.

Hury up?

Got passed by several groups of road riders, nemesis was following the second group. Jumped on it to chase them down, was able to hang for a while but eventually got dropped. Ken lost them not long after that but I couldn't catch him, hamstrings were getting tight. Passed a bunch on the way, mostly heavies and mtb'ers, but some that should have been racing. Saw a few flat ties.


Make sure to let ppl know I was passing so they would stay to the right!

Not sure why it took so long, hurry up next time.

Lost breath right at the start again (gasping for air) so walked about 40-50 feet. After that got on pace and no other problems. Passed quite a few (10+) and only got passed by a couple of faster (younger) ppl that must have been in the newbie wave.

Turned it on at the finish so looked like I was 6 min pace coming in! Still had a good pace at 9:40, need to improve if I want a podium spot.

Run more = run faster.

Walked it off, then got some beer :)

Disappointed when I got my time but after reviewing my Garmin the race was longer than advertised (swim & bike). Advertised as 400/12/3, actual was 450/15/3. I was expecting 1:15-1:20.

Good effort for my 1st triathlon.


Not keeping my head down and digging on swim, need to work on speed on the run, bike is OK (could use some longer rides).


Need more volunteers and water stations (near transition/start of run). Good first effort, sure it will improve over time.