All the women started in a wave, and I surged at the start to establish a lead. No one went with me, so after a 6:35 opening mile I was able to slow down and conserve energy.

I could have run more even splits, but it seemed like a good strategy.

This transition included about a quarter mile run uphill into transition area. Went smooth and was able to get on my bike with the shoes pre-clipped. I do need to learn how to do a flying mount though.

Nothing. It was about 30 seconds faster than the next-fastest female so I'm happy.

I was not expecting a great bike, given that my legs are still a little dull from Augusta. However, I was pretty happy with my bike. Everything went smooth and I knocked off about 5 minutes from last year. I was a little conservative with the technical course but wouldn't change that.

I took A LOT of rest days over the last few weeks. First, I tapered going into the 70.3 and then took some extra recovery days. This race did not come at an ideal time, so just being able to point more toward this race would have helped.

Another smooth transition. Getting feet out of shoes before dismounting went well.

Learn how to dismount off a moving bike instead of slowing to a stop.

Started out at about a 6:55 pace, but when I realized I had a very comfortable lead I was able to just coast to the finish. I never felt great during this race and my stomach bothered me, so I was glad to not have to push it harder.

My 5K run training has been seriously lacking, and I have never done any bricks with speed.

None. Ate some food and socialized. The collected $750 that they awarded to the winner. I wish this was my job, lol!


My run training. Last year, my splits were 21:09 and 21:56, so that's 40 seconds slower this year. Being 13 days after my first half Ironman.


There are just not better events than the races held at RJ Corman. The man is a hero to the running community. He gives away extraordinary prizes, opens up his gorgeous, private farm, and always involves fantastic charities.