Get more ocean water swims in, the sea makes ya work harder :)

I was a little out of it after the choppy swim, I could not get out of there quickly.

Practice.

I got a little scared because I had lead legs getting off the bike. I fumbled with my socks, I usually don't, so that took a little extra time.

I am thinking of getting some tri running shoes so I can skip socks for the shorter races.

My legs felt really slow but I left transition at the same time as this guy and for some reason I decided I wanted to try and keep up with him. There we were pluggin along around 8:45 and that is fast for me but I felt good. It's only 4 miles I thought, so I am gonna try and keep up. All of the sudden 2.5 miles in my rabbit keels over and drops off, I am determined to keep the pace. I see a cute little girl is on the side of the road jumping up and down (and only cheering for the ladies), shouting "Girl Power YEAAAA!" I slap that little angel 5 and as I approach mile 3ish I turn a corner and here is that dang headwind again. It takes so much energy to push through that even running and my pace slowed a bit. You make a final turn and finish on the boardwalk, it was a really nice finish line.

My hubby and beach loving chocolate lab met me at the finish and we walked around a little. Piranha sports has screens up with your splits right after you finish, nice touch.


I almost psyched myself out at the start because I was so cold. Lesson learned, I am going to bundle up and hand off my swears right at the start.

The strong wind was a challenge and slowed me down, but I refused to let it mentally discourage me.


I would fo sho do this race again. Well run for an inaugural event. Really enjoyed the course.

Also, if you are a vegetarian you must do this race because they had delish portobello mushroom burgers for us to eat after the race.