My first ocean swim so I didn't know what to expect. It was difficult getting beyond the break as there were a few big waves that pushed everyone back. Got stung by a jellyfish about mid swim just like many others. Mine was minimal, some people had to abandon the swim.

I swam too much with my arms, I need to be sure to engage my back and core more.

Started with the wind and probably went out too hard. Did a good job of avoiding bad spots in the road. I learned that the white paint on the side of the road was smoother than the road. Tough coming back into the wind. Eased up near the end to have something left for the run.

Not much, I should have ridden the course before the race. I did OK but I expected to be faster.

There were many people standing around in transition. I know some were relay teams but I don't know what the others were doing there. Made it difficult to get around them.

Nothing really.

Heart rate was too high starting out and it took too long to get it under control. Only one water station at the mid-point. Got very hot for the last mile. Jogged alongside of a guy who was power walking as he was recovering from a hip operation. I left him and tried to finish hard but the heat got to me.

I expected to have a better run. I think the fact that I didn't drink enough on the bike segment carried over to the run. Live and learn.

Felt very weak so I grabbed a Coke and sat down in the shade. Had some water too but didn't like the snacks they had. Wanted a banana but couldn't find any. Walked back the two blocks to transition, collected my stuff and headed home after the awards were handed out.


Don't know, I expected to do better. I think it was the heat and humidity.


Overall I had a good time. People were friendly, the weather was hot and humid but no rain and I finished second in my age group (Out of three). Parking was good, the transition area was nice and the approximately 200 people is a nice size for a race. One of the swim waves had too many people, but mine was good. As usual the bike was my best event and the run was my worst.