The swim was a bit chaotic being in the pool. I was worried most about this leg due to my weak swimming. I got in, the official counted down and I was off. It was somewhat of a blur. I just tried to make sure I was pacing myself and it worked. I was winded, and about the time I was going to pull up for a little breast stroke I couldn't because of the congestion. So, I just stood up. Nice excuse for a breather I thought. I miss judged my time when I reported it. Now I have more of a gage. Deanna (the girl in front)of me was a first timer as well. I caught her and was probably a little too ambitious as I went to pass her, b/c the next lap she repaid the favor. Over all decent experience for the first.

Not really a whole lot I feel I couldve done differently except change my estimated time. For me getting through it was good.

I have toe clips, havn't invested in clipless yet. BUT i did invest in my $5 yanks which were clutch. Probably couldve got out 30 sec earlier, i'll chalk that up to lack of experience.

think less and just do what i know to do.

I forgot to clip in my bike computer, so I had no clue of speed, cadence, distance which was slightly frustrating. I really need to work on drinking while riding. Due to this, I didn't hydrate like I should. I did take a gu about halfway through the ride and it helped.

Clip in my frickin' computer. Hydrate more, and probably push a bit harder.

On the dismount, I almost ate it. I had rubber legs really bad. I knew it was coming just completely forgot about it during the dismount. After that the transition was money, dropped everything grabbed the hat and race belt and was off. It was nice not having to change my shoes.

run a little faster through the tran.

It took about .5 mile to get my legs feeling decent. I then felt really good. I knew I was in a slow pace but I didn't want to push too hard, not knowing what to expect. I now know that I shouldve pushed harder. Being that I didn't hydrate properly on the bike, I made sure to hit each of the 3 water holes and I walked each.

Push harder.

Walked around, hit the john, celebrated with my roommate, gave deanna the congrats on her first, ate some oranges a bannana and drank some water. I took my time gathering my gear and headed out. We hit up the Cracker Barrel near by, b/c i was starving. The french toast hit the spot.


Lack of training, knowledge, and holding my self back (too focused on pacing).


Fantastic first race. I couldn't have been more excited. I knew I couldve done better, but I finished comfortably and better than I thought I would. During the run, all i could remember is BT'er preaching, "Just have fun." So thats what I did. I was cheesing at everyone I passed, It was great! Thanks to all of you who helped and encouraged along the way. I'm a triathlete, B*#ches!! (my overall ranks are just for the males, thats the way it was reported. I guess thats normal)