What the hell was that? Everybody kept walking even though they were practically up to their waists! I started swimming, but got trapped and couldn't get out to get around. Then, every three strokes I had to correct because I was swimming WAY off course. I did more breast stroke than anything else I think.

I have no ideas. Cut to the outside earlier I guess. I just waited for an opening and zoomed.

T1 was included in swim- I think it was about 4 minutes. I was mostly goofing around at this point and not really taking this seriously because the swim was so weird.

RUN to my bike.

Didn't pump up the tires as much as I should have because I was afraid of another flat. I've never had a flat tire since I bought my first bike in high school and then I got two in one week. Took it pretty easy and enjoyed the scenery. It was a bit depressing to have so many people pass me, but I did the best I could. I remembered to smile and have fun!

Remember how the gear shifter works. I was coming down from the big ring to the middle ring and shifted down instead of up- big ring shifter is opposite of the little ring shifter. I was on my way back through Shoto when I did this. My legs were just whirling around! Bet it looked funny...

T2 included in bike time so this is a guesstimate. Just had to take off helmet and gloves- took off sunglasses too, they were starting to bug me and it was overcast so didn't need them.

Nothing

O good lord, what was I thinking. Running is so hard for me, I just kept telling myself I could do it- and I did. I didn't stop to walk at all, but I swear my legs are solid concrete. I've seriously got to figure out the shoe situation- my feet hurt so much I was almost crying. Got a blister on my left big toe. And I could feel myself favoring my left foot/leg/side. When I got sight of the Y picked up the pace and when I got in the chute went as fast as I could go.

Skip the run! Just kidding- but seriously, this is my weakest link and I need to fix it if I ever plan to do this again.

Gasp for air, bend over to catch my breath and try not to puke. Walk, walk, and walk. Drink water, choke, sputter, catch my breath again. Orange, gatorade, banana- yummy combination. Sorry I don't have a picture...


I'm old.


The volunteers were great even though I threatened to kill one. I was almost done and he was cheering me on, but I couldn't breathe! Somehow I managed, "Shut...up...I...will...kill...you." I think I was delirious and needed to be done. Today my calves are sore somethin' awful- already been in the hot tub and steam room, rolled them with BioFreeze and Flex All, took ibuprofen- now I need to go roll them.