It started off pretty well, but got really crowded pretty fast. For the most part I was able to swim normally, but about halfway through I had to stop because there were 4 or 5 people at the end of the lane. I was then beaten down by the other swimmers who pushed off at the same time I did.

Not much. I couldn't really control how crowded the pool was going to be.

Overall, it was a smooth and fast transition. I found my bike fine (which s sometimes difficult), put on my helmet, and off I went.

Everything was fine for me.

I started out right at the right pace. The road was smooth at first, but then turned into a bumpy, country road for the loop. Cornering was difficult because of the gravel, but I handled it well, despite coming within a foot or two from knocking over a volunteer. I picked up speed during the out and back because I was feeling good and passed a few people. I thought I had gotten a flat at one point, but I must have just imagined it.

There were a few points where could have gone a little harder, but I think it went very well.

Just an average transition. I went in, took my helmet off, and put my running shoes on. It was a little bit hard to pt my shoes on without any socks and with numb fingers and toes.

Practice putting on my shoes without socks on. Either that or get special tri laces.

I burst out of transition feeling awesome, but soon realized I went out too fast when my watch said 6:15 pace. I dialed it back and was able to finish feeling not too horrible (which probably means I needed to push harder) At mile 1, I almost choked on a cup of water while trying to not stop running while I drink. Other than that, it was a great run.

Maybe I should have pushed a little harder. I only felt really out of breath at the end when I sprinted to the finish.

Walked around and ate a ton of food from the post race table including 4 granola bars, 3 cookies, an apple, a muffin, and a bagel with peanut butter. I then watched the kids race, where one of my teammates got 4th overall.


1. Other swimmers
2. Gravel
3. Wet, numb feet that didn't want to run


Overall a good race. Great for beginning cyclists, the bike course wasn't that hard. Not many post race activities, but there was a kids race that I stayed and watched.