I completed my first 1/2 Ironman in Guernevill,CA. It was not an official sanctioned Ironman race, but the course was the same as the Vineman. I completed Barb’s race with a time of 5:58. Here are the things I will take away from the race:

1) Don’t chit chat during transition time and make friends.  Don’t wait in line for the bathroom either, this may take awhile and time’s a wasting. Don’t worry if you have dirt on your feet.

2)Knowing your race course is VERY IMPORTANT!  I happened to run an extra 1.5 because I missed the second loop turn around point. Enough said.

3) Stay hydrated and fueled.

On to my next race. Avia Olympic distance tri .