I had to let water out of my goggles 2 times which was a pain. I was quick though and did not lose a lot of time.

Somehow adjust my goggles to fit better.

I though tI had a prett good transition for my 1st one, but I should be able to knock off some seconds in the future.

Eat gel and drink water when I am on the bike.

I should eat gel and drink water while moving on the bike. The headwind was nnw @14 mph and made the first 76 miles a little slow, between 10-19 mph. The return trip I hooked up w/4 other guys and we hammered it the rest of the way home approx 28-29 mph for about 3-4 miles. Two of us were able to break away for the last 1.5 miles. It was very fun and there was an unspoken understanding of not drafting, but helping one another out.

Get a tri bike.

I almost slipped on the pavement when I came into the transition area. I spun for the last 100yards to get ready for the run.

I ate the gel and drank when I was running. I just have to be a little faster and be able to recover for the run a little faster.

The 1st mile war about 7:59 and felt really sluggish. I felt the gel kick in and the legs loosen up @ the 1 mile mark and really picked it up. I had a small shot of carbo pro/water/red bull that I had at the 1/2 way point and I realy picked it up again. That was about as fast as I could go considering where I am in my training. I wanted to run ablut 7:30/mile and I beat that goal.

Justy keep working on my run speed.

Walked around, drank water and ate a bagel.


I just need to get better. That just means building a stronger, faster engine which will come w/time.


This was a great experience and I really enjoyed it. The people were nice and sociable and the race was very competitive. Everyone I passed on the bike was very courtious and made a lane for me. I felt like I really got a feel for how tris work and the way one is suppopsed to transition and set up their areas. I look forward to the next one. With continued work I believe that I can do a lot better and be very competitive.