Forgot about the plan to take it easy. i took off too fast and used up a lot of energy trying to pass very early.

Slow down and be patient.

A bit slow in and out of transition.

I will not take my GPS and heartrate monitor with me again. Techy geek stuff I DO NOT need. Lesson learned for next time.

I was supprised to see myself so low in the ranking. I thought I was doing pretty well. I think I am still used to "grinding" on my MNT bike so i was fighting the bike a bit instead of using her for what she is built for.

I threw my chain on a down hill section which cost me over a minute to fix. I will have it fixed and ensure it NEVER happens again. I think she was unhappy about not having a name on our first race together. She will have a fitting name before our next race.

I got lost in T2. I could not find the exit for the run. I had a hard time putting my socks on. Practise again is needed. I thought Transitions would be easier. I am being proved wrong.

Practise my transitions, look at the transition area closly next time.

I had a HUGE cramp in my gut as soon as I started due to lack of water, I lost my bottle when I dropped it on the bike portion (idiot!) Run felt good though, better for me than Delta. Had a few great, killer hills that I could really feel. Liked the course overall!

Have extra water in transistion

No warm down...straight out the door to work.


Inexperience, my lack of strenght and overall endurance and low level of commitment to training.


Really liked the race, will be on my calander for next year.