what did I learn from this last race?

Swim:
- Always start with new goggles
- Warm up for the swim if there is a chance
- Avoid the crowds in the swim ( I could have stayed to the left and completely avoided the crowded water)
- Kick more in the swim - wearing a wet suit makes me not want to kick since my legs aren't sinking, but that undoubtedly slows me down
- If you can focus on a long distance target on the swim, do that, instead of swimming from one bouy to the next
- When I do inevitably bump into someone, get back into a streamlined form asap and stay there

Transition:
- Run faster as soon as exiting the water (avoiding people was difficult)
- Get the wetsuit off the ankles faster (not sure if there is a trick to this, but it took me at least 15-30 seconds longer than it should have)
- Figure out how to get around people better when running bike to exit

Bike:
- 2 CO2, 2 tubes - no exceptions
- Practice using CO2 - get a case if spares if necessary
- 1 Bottle didn't really give me fresh water and I got thirsty - may have been ok for this distance, but concentration was too high (16 Oz with 3 scoops of Heed and some Hammergel)
- Watch for potholes - focus on the present, especially when going very fast

Turn in Timing Chip and Check out with a Race volunteer