Ok, so in the first 1/3 of the race, the altitude got to me. I could not get my breath under me, and then I took a kick to the ribs. I didn't think it hurt me, but soon I had to do the unthinkable, and grab onto a kayak. I got my breath under me and eventually went on my way. I took the back half a lot slower and was able to survive the swim. That was the key, survival. Don't forget that it may have been a bit longer due to the fact the timing mat was at least a 2 minute run.

Test it out the day before. We talked about it, but I decided not to. That would prove costly as knowing what the altitude did to me could have been prevented.

T1 was fucking long. And I mean LONG! I had to take a long time just getting to my trans area. Once there, I didn't have to take the time to rest like I have in past tris. Got ready pretty quick and had mrrmrr to cheer me on. :-)

Nothing

This was just a little out and back. I kept it really steady on the downhill and on the way back, I was able to keep it in big ring and just steadily climb back to trans. I didn't think it was a spectacular ride, but I guess the timing says differently.

make sure my stupid cyclometer is working!

my toes were hurty and they were very painful. It took talking to mrrmrr and trying to massage my feet to get going.

I don't know...hopefully not have my toes MNS

I just ran. That's all I did. I didn't think about anything. My toes worked out and I just ran. It felt good, although I thought I was moving a lot slower. Oh well, I feel just happy.

Just walked around. Ate chips, pretzels, and a pepsi


the altitude


Everything was well done except the post-race. I was not too happy with the food selection. Races should have bagels and bananas. Some milk or gatorade would have been nice too.