Even though I was nearly last, I improved my swim time by 4 minutes. I think the actual coast to coast time was about 10 min without the run up the hill which was included in the swim time. I did all free, and breathing was pretty good. My wave swam in a pack which was frustrating, I couldn't really get going.

Push harder. Practice sprints to pass people.

No wetsuit really improved the time. I got to get out and on my bike before the people who swam faster than me cause they had to peel of their wetsuits. I think I'll do this more often temperature permitting. Had a great position near the bike out...not even possible to run with the bike it was so close :)

All I have to say is YEAH! I can't believe I averaged 18mph. That was awesome! I was trying to keep up with this girl in the beginning...she was going fast, but challenging me. Then I passed her, then she passed me, but finally...I passed her and she never caught up. I knew this was the event for me to speed on, so I went for it.

Go even faster!

Pretty fast. Again the proximity to the bike in was good and helped get rid of the akwardness of running with the bike. I think I was pretty much in and out.

Calves started to cramp at the beginning. I think I must have stopped to strech 3 times. After gu, they were ok. Took probably at least half the route to get some rhythm and pick up speed.

Get rid of my shin splints, train for the run (my running has been very sporadic due to the shin splits). I need to experiment more with fuel to minimize cramping. Train train train!

Walk around, talk, massage.


Lack of training for run. Crowded swimming. Bike was good.


Great entry level race. I feel like a snob saying that since it was my first race last year. But having done larger races, I see it as beginner friendly. I'm so proud to have shaved 10 min off my time from last year! Maybe someday I can place at this race!