Never have I swum in a group that never thinned out. There were always people in front, on the side, and behind me bumping and kicking. It wasn't a rude thing, it was just constant people. Sighting was difficult. I couldn't see the big bouys, just the swim zone bouys. (thank goodness for them!) After the first 200, I at least fell into my groove.

I think I could have pushed it more on the swim especially toward the middle and end.

I thought I forgot something. It seemed to easy. I actually stood there for a second trying to figure out what I forgot, but I didn't.

Have confidence in how I laid my stuff out.

Legs instantly felt tired on the bike from the day before so I didn't push as hard as I should have. I thought I'd really be burning on the run.

Not race the day before!

unknown time -determined from garmin.

Get out of pedals with the correct foot next time!!!!

Go with my other shoes to run sockless

Ran comfortable today, not hard. This was a mistake. I kicked myself the rest of the day. I thought I was going to be more tired than I was.

Go for it--always go for it. I held back and used the wrong shoes. I really thought I'd be wasted from the Warrior Dash the day before, but I obviously wasn't

Talked with all the BT peeps!


Racing the day before at the WD and assuming too much of my body and not listening to what it's telling me at the moment.


The boy scouts were great! Such a big help. This is the quietest race ever. It's easy to get lulled into thinking you're training instead of racing.

Also, first time with all liquid nutrition. It worked well, but I had worries with all the stomach issues I have had of late. It must just be what I have been eating.