Times on Race Day - What to expect?

Your race times will depend on how you've trained.  It varies from person to person.  Since this is your first you'll more than likely be a little bit slower running than normal.  I generally run about 30-45 seconds per mile slower, but I am usuaully 2-3mph faster on the bike.  My swim speed is generally about the same as my training, though I tend to take it really easy on the swim, push hard on the bike and then move as quick as my legs and lungs will allow me on the run.

Don't be afraid to use your first race to learn some things.  My first race I had very slow transition times, but I learned how to better move in transition, now I can generally keep transitions to around a minute if not faster.

Chris.

Normally you don't do the whole event as training (unless it's really short) but what is really helpful is to do Brick workouts.

Usually Bike/Run where you bike and then throw on your running shoes and go running right afterwards.  You should head out on the run within 5 minutes of finishing the bike ride.  This is the best practice for what you're going to feel like on race day.

I was the opposite of mandy. I did really well on the swim, okay on the bike and finished with a very slow run. It depends on a lot of factors - heat, you, you, equipment, you.

Just go out and have fun. It's your first! Oh, and the whole eating an elephant thing? See my sig line.