I was hoping for 11' 30"

There were 4 in the lane, and we stayed bunched the whole time. It was a little uncomfortable being so close together. There was some switching back and forth in position at the ends.

I didn't maintain a smooth rhythm, and my breathing was a little erratic.

try to relax a bit more

It was cold!! Included in T1 was a long run (someone said 100 yds) from the pool to the transition area. Bare feet on cold concrete! I couldn't go very fast.

I took time to pull on tights, running top, bike jacket, socks, shoes. Actually went pretty well for such a complicated transition. Then clear to the other end to exit.

Age Group: 3/5

Try to run faster on the concrete? I still would pull on some clothes at that temp and wind.

I felt slow. It seemed hard to pedal. My brakes weren't dragging, but it sure felt like it. I stopped at one point to check them and to eat a gel. I could tell my blood sugar was dropping.

I was hoping for about 13 mph.

Remember to take some nutrition closer to the start of the race.

Struggled to get the bike back on the rack. I knocked into the bike next to me and had to catch it and put it back. I tried to put my bike in front first but there wasn't space between the next bike and the end of the rack. So I had to pull it out again and then back it in. Just clumsy about the whole thing.

Age Group: 2/5

Just back the bike in.

Again I felt slow. I tried to push my pace but I just could seem to go. A couple of times I started to feel a stitch, so I walked for about 12 breaths. That seemed to make it go away. I also walked at the aid station, took a couple sips of Heed. I tried to speed up for that last sprint to the finish. When I stopped, I didn't feel that out of breath. As if I should have pushed harder, sooner.

However, this is one of my best paces for a non-stand-alone race. So I guess I was pushing a little harder than I thought.

I meant to eat my gel at the start of the run, but I had eaten it during the bike instead.

Just waked around a little. Didn't feel that bad, so I think I could have done more.

Overall, I am pretty pleased with my first ever triathlon.