For me this was pretty average. I felt really comfortable in the water. I could not see the 3rd buoy and I felt like I wasn't the only one since every time I'd look up all of the pink caps around me were doing the same thing. Once I turned that buoy the sun was out of my eyes and sighting became easier. I was able to catch some of the green caps in front of me. All in all a decent swim for me.

Just try and get faster.

Long uphill run into T1. This could have been faster since I ran right past my bike and then had to back track. Once I found my bike, I was pretty quick getting out. No socks for me since I trained this way.

Not pass my bike up.

I had ridden the course before so I knew what to expect. The first 20 miles went by super fast. I felt really good and so I tried to get my nutrition down. That is one area that I still need to work on. By mile 45 my butt hurt and I was ready to get off my bike. I did great with all of the hand ups at the aid stations, I was worried I'd cause some type of accident. The last two hills weren't too bad since I knew they were coming. I was more thrown off watching people walk up the hill across the fence. I was very happy with my time.

Try to take in more nutrition on the bike.

Nothing new here, just got my socks on, my hat and sunglasses and out I went.

Going into the race I had certain goals and I had to keep reminding myself of those goals and not think negative thoughts. I was able to run to the first aid station but quickly had to walk the hills and run when I felt good. At mile 4 or 5 I started getting the chills and so I began taking in as much fluids my stomach would take. I didn't feel so bad walking the big hill since pretty much everybody was. I was so happy to get out of the park again because I knew I had did it once and I'll be able to do it again. I was able to cross paths with Erin, Jeanie, Marcy (Dodgersmom), Jill (Texmom) and others and that was so much motivation for me. On mile 9 I saw Aaron, Anna, Avery and my dad walking from the Expo to the finish and that made me so happy. There's nothing like hearing my girls yell "Go Mommy!!" I got into the park and was relieved that it was almost over. On the big hill I was walking as fast as I could and a girl joined me and we continue to encourage each other on until the finish. I loved going through the finishers chute. I did it!!

More hill training.

Got some big hugs from my family, got a banana and a Pepsi and walked around a bit.


Heat and hills on the run, NUTRITION!


I had set a goal to finish in under 6:30 hours and I did that by 7 minutes. I'm proud of my effort and it made me realize with good consistent training CDA is possible. It was so awesome meeting the BTers and cheering each other on. I can't wait to do this one again.