this was my first OW, so my goal was to get through it. It was REALLY well! I did a mix of freestlye, breast stroke and lame-o breast stroke (keeping my head out of the water to breathe, lol). I bumped into a few people (mostly the next wave of women who were faster and caught up - they were realy aggressive!). I did a good job of siting (helps to do breast stroke!). Over all, very good.

Hmmm...I'll keep working on more freestyle and less breast stroke, but I wouldn't do anything different on THIS swim.

This one was a little slow, had to put on tank top (swam just in sports bra), and I put on my helmet then realized I needed to put my top on, had to take helmet off....

probably could have been more organized. Also kept my water bottles in a cooler bag then had to put them in the cages, probably could sacrifice cold drinks for time...but it was so hot I wanted to make sure they were cold!!

Probably could have pushed a little harder, but it was hot and I was concerned about the run. I was also feeling the swim (I was definitely ready to be done by the time I got out of the water!) But I definitely worked hard.

would probably try to push the pace a little more.

this was a pretty good transition. Was slowed a little by my water belt, that I wore because I was concerned about feeling thirsty...I know, dramatic.

hmm...nothing really

WEll, it was still overcast (thank God!!!) but it was really warm. I kept pouring water on my head to keep cool, but I did get that red-face-about-to-explode feeling. The uphill part sucked, and I did have to walk just a couple times on the way up. Tried to stay strong and finish hard (but definitely did that last hill too hard!!).

I think I did the best I could, honestly.

walked around, ate banana.


temperature, lack of training 2 weeks prior.


Great race, will definitely do again next year.