As stated above, the run came after the bike. The transition was really hard on me, my legs felt like jello. After about a half a mile, my legs were into it. I ran the run in my expected time.

I need to work on my transition and do some "brick" training.

Once again, my legs were like jello coming off the bike. My transition area was the farthest away of all, so some disadvantage there. I was so tired that I sat down to put my shoes on, and took the rest break. I could tell that my motor skills had decrease due to the exhaustion and elevated heart rate. It was hard for me to tie my shoes.

Closer transition is better; practice transition more.

The bike was good. This was my first event and I was pleased.

I have kind of slacked off on bike training due to an overwhelming amount of time tring to build my swim. I wasn't terrible, but had I spent a little more time on it, I think it would have made a noticable difference.

At the finish line I was unable to catch my breath and thought I was going to vomit. I grabbed a Gatoraid and just tried to work through it. After about three minutes I was okay. No warm-down.


Inexperience, the cold, and probably sheer nervousness. I was race number 2 and 1 didn't show so I also started alone. It was close to the turn around point before I ever saw another racer.


I hope that this is an annual race. I think that it is a good season opener. It was a great first race for me, and think that it would be a great one for any beginner. There was no pro pressure, you know the ones that do it every weekend and you are just in their way. The event staff was great. I would do it every year if it is offered.