Just bought new goggles and did the whole spit inside them, got a good seal etc but it wasn't long before they started fogging up which made it VERY difficult to sight. I wish the buoys had been orange vs. green - I think that would have made it easier. The first leg was tough getting in to a groove. I hate wetsuits as no matter what steps I take I always feel the tightness around my neck. There were times when I felt crowded towards the shore with the weeds and would give an extra burst of energy to get away from the crowd and the shore. I wore my lap counter and started/stopped it for the swim. My actual time was 16:39:94 and my goal was 17min so I'm pleased with that.

Should have swashed water in my goggles to avoid the fogging.

Need to learn how to sight without taking little breaks. Maybe it would have been better if I could have seen out of my goggles (vs. turning head to side to look out the side!!)

Not kick so hard - save my legs for the bike/run.

The transition time is actually divided into two parts. There was a 425m stretch between the swim exit and the transition entrance - gravel. I had prepared by bringing flip flops but they were hard to run in. Others wore sneakers with race laces - VERY SMART! My time for the "run" was 3:20.

Got to transition and those extra 4 pounds I've gained made it a REAL challenge getting the wetsuit off over my hips!! Felt as though I was moving in slow motion. Finally sat on the ground and tore it off. Then... silly me... I put on one cycling shoe and one runner!? Doh! Fixed that and then the rest was quick and got off to the exit.

Um... put the right shoes on!!

Seriously debating giving up on wetsuits.
Might try practice OWS without to see how it feels.

I'm so poky! I passed VERY few people but was passed by oodles - all of which were older. Very inspiring to see such fit older people. I hope I'm that fast at 50/60 etc. The ride was nice. My goal was to be consistent and keep my speed over 25km/hr.

I always love the spirit on the bike. People passing and saying encouraging things. Getting passed by Racer 237 only to pass him as he slowed to give someone with a flat his spare tube (then he passed me again).

I suspect a lot of the people in this race were using it to train for the HIM tomorrow - there was just a LOT of really nice gear and these people were FAST. Fun to watch.

Peddle faster!

Learn to drink from water bottle without pouring it down my chin and neck!

Was a good transition - put the right shoes on :)

Was slow to start - maintaining a 10:20 pace but then at the half way mark I started to pick it up and finished strong running a 9:15-9:30. I was hoping to be able to run under a ten minute mile but I sort of knew halfway through the bike I wasn't going to hit the goal. I used my legs too much in the swim but still okay with this pace.

Kissed my hubby and thanked him for hanging out - for the two hour race - but also the past 17 years (today is our anniversary).

Stayed to watch my friend finish her first try-a-tri.

Got to meet BT's Bopper and Patricia which was a pleasure!


Ability I guess - I'm strong but slow - I need to get faster on the bike.


My only comment was that there were times I felt like I might be going the wrong way (run start and a part on the bike). More signs or volunteers directing traffic would be better.