Even though I warmed up sufficiently, I had a tough time getting into a groove. Was huffing and puffing pretty good the 1st mile, but settled down at the turnaround. Going downhill helped!

Be more fit.

I was surprise to see a T1 time this fast. I fumbled around changing shoes for what seemed like 5 minutes. The only things I had to do was put on a helmet, change shoes, and grab my bike.

Right now, I don't know what I'd do differently - down the road, perhaps leave shoes on bike and learn how to get in them while moving. I don't see this happening in the near future.

Walked the bike up the hill at the beginning just like suggested at pre-race meeting. Mounted the bike at the top of the hill and promptly fell over! Not a great way to start the bike leg..... Got out on the road and settled into a pretty comfortable ride. There were a couple of decent hills, that I was happy about the way I made my way up. Maintained a decent cadence and kept in the midrange the entire race. Last half of the race had traffic on the course, which was a little unnerving for me.

I need more experience on the bike & more time riding around others.

Once again, fumbled with the shoes.

Pretty tired at this point. Walked out of Transition and up the hill. Alternated running and walking for the first mile. I would pick a spot down the road and run to it, then pick another spot and walk to it. Walked through the turnaround to get a drink and ran the entire last mile back to the finish.

Be more fit.

Walked around a little. Got some post-race food and stretched.


#1. Lack of training
#2. Lack of experience
#3. Lack of focus


I didn't really train much for this race, so I shouldn't be so negative. This race was a perfect season opener for me and did just what it was supposed to - Get me in the mindframe to train hard and improve my skills.