The swim was okay. I tried to start near the back of my wave and off to the right side so as not to get kicked, crawled on, etc... However, that didn't matter much. At one point I looked up and saw a lifeguard chasing me on a surfboard telling me I needed to go back towards the paddle boat. I must have swam close to 100 yards out of my way. Oops. I will get better at that next time.

I would try to learn to get my bearings and check where I am at more often. Learn to draft in water.

Being my first tri I took some time in the transition. I put on my socks, shoes and jersey. This probably cost me some time, but it is okay. Now, I know where I can cut a few minutes next time.

learn to move quicker in transition

The bike is my best event. I really enjoy biking, but I enjoy it so much more when biking with others than by myself. It was good. Felt great, passed several people only passed by a few people. Did the best on keeping hydrated and eating before I was thristy or hungry. This has been my biggest problems when doing rides before

Try and push a little harder. I was too worried about wearing myself out and bonking on the run

I never thought about trying to take my feet out of my shoes early. This would have helped my time. I also took some time to change out of my bike socks into running socks. My bike socks are way to low when running and they cut into my heels. Maybe if I found some higher bike socks this would fix that problem.

try and find some different socks

Running is my weakest link. In training I was running around 9:20-9:30 miles. I expected that time to go down on the run due to me not being on a treadmill. It actually imporved which I was shocked at because I didn't feel like I was moving that fast. Not only that but I walked maybe 4 times for about 30 seconds each time. Unfortunately for me I was rounding the last turn of the run to the finish when the skies opened up. I was drenched by the time I reached the finish line. The whole family there watching was drenched along with all the cameras, which means no finishing pictures.

Run harder. I didn't feel tired or exhausted after the run or the race on a whole. Next time I might push a little harder in each event.

None, run to tent for cover, leave family to put all my soaking wet gear in the car.


Not pushing hard enough. Maybe not enough traning. I only trained for about 4 months serouisly and then maybe 2 months before that causually.


This is my first tri. I throughly enjoyed it. Next time I will try a few different things to maybe cut 3-5 mins off of my time.
I ended up in the Hospital emergency room Saturday night Sunday morning. Went in around 1:00 am with horrible stomach pains. Come to find out I had a pretty bad intestinal infection. Having two days mandatory bed rest has given me time to think about this event. During my ride my stomach started cramping. Not usual for me. Wonder if that was a beginning symptom of my infection. However, I am hooked. Once I recover fully I think I will be more excited about participating in my next event. Maybe it won't rain at the end.