I got placed in a lane with three other people who were all expecting to be in the range of 10:30 and I was thinking I would be about 9:30. With that I didn't really that much help in drafting or someone to pace and push me. I just tried to go hard but also don't wear myself out completely. I would have liked to go a little quicker but I'm still very happy with my performance. I also managed to breath at the right time as I was passing the other guys in my lane which helped significantly.

The only thing I would have done different is pushed myself a little harder so I could have obtained my goal of 9:30 but I can't complain to much when my overall time was right were I wanted.

Although I would have liked to be a little quicker, my head just didn't feel normal so I think I ended up being a little slower than I thought I would be. I had a little problem putting my socks on but other than that everything went good. I kind of stumbled getting on my bike. It was bad, but I just couldn't get my shoes clicked in.

I would hopefully in the future just get into my socks quicker and then manage to clip in on the first try. Other than that I was happy.

I think I only took four drinks from my water bottle during the ride which I don't if it hurt me or helped. I didn't feel thirsty at anytime but I figured I better drink anyway. I kept my cadence around 90 the whole time and my legs felt great there. I had a great time on the ride and just kept telling myself to keep going and I'm slowly getting closer to becoming an Ironman someday.

I really don't know what I could have done different.

This transition went fairly well. I dismounted from my bike very well and made my way to my transition area which was right by the entrance so I didn't have far to go both times, which was very nice. I did notice though that when I went to go tie my shoes my fingers were cold and I stumbled trying to tie the first shoe. The second one was much better.

I would just hopefully tied my shoes quicker. Am considering by the Yankz laces now to see if those would help.

The run went pretty well. I didn't feel that I was going that fast coming out of the transition but my fan support said I was moving fairly well so that's an encouraging sign. The run went by very fast!! I didn't let anyone pass me which I thought someone would definitely would do. Coming back we ran along a gravel trail which was muddy but o'well just gotta do what you gotta do. Stomach felt a little weird coming off the bike but soon managed to stay calm.

Drank gatorade and ate apples and bananas. :) And then just hurried to get my stuff out of the rain and then stayed inside to warm-up.


I don't know of anything besides what I said above. With this being my first race, I just wanted to have a great day and I ended up having an AMAZING day!!


The support and encouragement from everyone was great. I thought they did a wonderful job running the event and definitely plan to be back next year.