The race start was a little ackward. We were allowed through the starting gate, but then stood in the water for a bit until the starter signaled to go. I don't know how they started the timeing chips. I was able to swim more than half of it free sytle. Big improvement over the last race.

Need to work on upper body strength and distance swimming.

Went without sock in the bike shoes. Saved a couple of seconds there. Dropped my water bottle as I was taking off on the bike, so I then only had a backup bottle without a sippy top. Bummer.

Try to get water bottles that won't fall out of the rack.

Forgot to put my computer on the bike. By the time I noticed, I was a little over a mile into the ride. So, I had to guess on my speed and cadence. They had put the scare into us about drafting and passing. I did not notice any drafting but there were a lot of people who were blocking the passing. Otherwise my ride went rather smooth.

Put the bike computer on. Train more on hills and work on building up speed.

Need to set up my stuff on the side that I rack the bike from. Lost some minutes running around the rack to my running gear.

I actually did try to run a little bit. Being a walker, the running is definately different.

It is easier to get a pace going if you have someone to go with, or if you can have music.

Walk around, some stretching. Bummer when I got home, I found the shirt I was given is small. Lots of lines to get the shirt and food.


ME! I need to train more.


The finish line is about 1 mile from the start. You had to walk about a half mile from the finish to get to the shuttle. Beautiful little town & park. I'll be back next year.