Choppy water, couldnt catch my breath, swallowed water, sputtered & choked, but finished

Keep working on the swim. Learn to breath on either side. Learn to swim without nose plugs

It worked out great to just stay in my suit & trishorts, with my race number on a belt.

Have all my snacks attached to my bike already. Have race belt unclasped and easier to grab.

The uphills were difficult, but the intensely steep segments weren't too long, so walking up them worked out just fine. The downhills were awesome. I didn't go any faster than I was comfortable but still got to pass lots of people going downhill.

Just keep putting the miles in. Work on hills, too!

Nothing.... most of the time here is just getting from the dismount to the transition area.

Legs felt great from the start- no soreness in my calves. I did walk a couple times after getting a sideache, but that quickly went away & I was able to keep going.

Pick up the intensity a little earlier in the run. I still had a lot of power left in me at the end.

Sob Sob Sob Walk around, cheer for the troopers finishing off the race.


AGain, being overweight is my hugest disadvantage.


Challenging, but fun. Would I do it again, I think so..... wish it wasn't so far & expensive to travel.