Good swim. There was one holdup when I stopped for a swimmer to pass, just as she was told she'd dropped her chip in the previous lane. That cost about 7-8 seconds.

Nothing.

I swam only with goggles, no cap, so they were off before I left the bldg. The only trouble I had was getting clipped in, and that was minor.

Nothing.

My time was five minutes slower than last year, though the rain may have accounted for some of it.

Eat GU on the ride!!

Only problem I had was the person on the opposite side had racked her bike in my space and I was momentarily unsure of where to put mine 9didn't want to infringe on anyone else's space).

I ran out of gas after the first mile. My pace was under 10 mpm after mile 1, but my heart rate was almost 100% of max. I had to walk a bit before the turnaround. I also walked up the crest of Robbins Rd. and on the crest of another hill near the end. Overall, a better run than last year, but I was not pleased.

I need to ride hills and then RUN. That's the only way I'm ever going to get better on this course.

Felt a bit light-headed. Sat down for a minute, at a few bites. When I felt able I walked some.


Lack of proper nutirition. I was so nervous the night before I couldn't eat (though I did eat throughout the day), and I could eat and drink very little that morning. That's why I ran out of gas on the run. I also didn't have my usual energy gel on the bike, which might have helped--or maybe not.


The race itself was good, but this particular course just kicks my butt.