Basically freaked out! Swimming is clearly my weakness but I forgot about everything I had practiced and just swam out of control. Never got a rythm. good thing it was a short pool swim. The only thing I could think about was just get out and bike.

Since I know from training that I should shatter a time like that. Next time I just need to remember to focus on my training. I can do much better. Don't freak out, it's all mental!

It was 49 degrees and rainy so the T1 was slow but had to put on layers of clothing for a very cold ride.

Practice getting in and out of shoes quicker.

Felt really good on a borrowed bike that didn't fit. I could have definetly pushed much harder. Looking back I wish i had.

Push much harder. I was way to relaxed.

Very cold trying to gather myself for the run.

Buy some yanks for my shoes. My hands were freezing and i couldn't tie my shoes.

Very upset with my time. I should have been running 6:30 miles. But instead I just keep talking to this guy next to me and not pushing at all. I'm used to long adventure races, not sprints. I needed to stop taking it easy.

Run faster. I went way too easy. Gotta go hard!

Walked and talked. Ate some great gumbo at finish.


First triathlon. Not really knowing what to expect. Should have pushed much harder.


Great race to start with. I'm glad it was my first!