More open water practice especially sighting and navigation. Was suprised how far off course I ended up about 1/4 of the way through. Overall I felt strong but did have a moment of anxiety when I realized I was on the rocks but pulled it together for the last part of the swim and finished strong.

More OWS! More Master classes

Overall pretty quick

Bring towel to set stuff on

Oh - and AMEN for the Gotham Bike guys who stopped me at mile one to fill my tires as I didn't have time to do this myself before the race due to my handlebar cap emergency. They saved the day - I am forever a Gotham Bike customer!

More bike practice and get on those clipless pedals -imagine how much better my time would have been w/ them!

Ha - made up time by not having biking shoes here -helmet off, visor on, gel in, number on -a quick potty break and go!

Will have to have agame plan from bike shoes next race!

Really tough coming out of transition -started to think I might have to walk a oportion of the run, but gel kicked in around mile 2 and I was set for the rest of the race. Felt weker thatn expected but the bike kicked my red bike! My pace was much faster than expected w/ my sore hammy and all -woohoo!

Take gel before getting off the bike so it kicks in sooner

Walked aound the post race activities and walked back to transition which really heped loosen up the legs!


Just experience I think -it was my first tri after all


This was an amazing race, very well organized and attended. All participant I met were graciou encouraging and just great to be around. I love this sport, I love these people, I can't wait to race again next year!