Don't conserve too much energy, my first tri I was worried I would be too tired to bike/run after swimming too hard

wearing a trisuit makes transitions fast. Also don't wear socks

put bike closer to exit gate, hard to find after swim confusion (light headed)

Cycling is my strongest discipline, on men's aluminum Allez with upgraded parts/rims. Passed a lot of people, nobody passed me. At a sharp turn the volunteer was afraid I'd lose control as I hit it fast and hard, but I was confident.

rent a tri bike w/ aero bars and helmet. Maybe learn how to mount cyclocross style and have shoes already clipped to pedals.

Haven't mastered loosening shoes on the fly yet.

Just started running 1 month before my first tri. My weakest discipline, very slow but continuously ran. Lots of people passed me.

Keep dieting and training!

Excess weight, inexperience


All women race with options for super sprint, duathlon. Great for first time.