Good start. It would be an easier start if the slower swimmers moved a bit to the back. We were the last wave of 6 (4 minutes sep.) so the last half of the swim was spent avoiding swimmers from the other waves. I was lucky enough to have one other girl swimming right next to me so that made the sighting easier. I consistently breathed to one side and had a good rhythm. I was not ready for the dizziness when I got out of the water and had to run up the stairs to the transition area. That was hard.

Maybe warm-up next time.

Pretty slow transition. I can definately improve on this. Last minute I decided to put a thin long sleeve shirt on, which definately added time since I was sticky and the shirt was hard to put on.

Dry my arms off first, or not put the shirt on at all.

Good ride overall. But it is OBVIOUS that the bike is my weakest discipline. I was passed by many people. My front tire was having issues in that it wouldn't fully inflate. This made me nervous during the ride. I spent a few miles talking to a friend from college. I had half a gel halfway through the ride.

Drink more water next time. I was really thirsty during the run. I just need more time biking.

Good transition

Next time I will take off the long sleeve shirt PRIOR to leaving the transition area :)

Nice run. The uneven footing was difficult. It was nice to see some of my friends on the loop. I could have pushed it harder. I held back for too long, and the last sprint out of the woods was shorter than I expected.

Review the course map before the race. I was always wondering where the course was going next. Drink some water. Push the last mile harder.

None.


Hmmm Excuses:
C race
4 hrs of sleep
30 mile bike ride the day before.


The Luray triathlon was really fun and well organized..

It was a good site for my FIRST triathlon.