Oh - I forgot that you should DEFINITELY put a few drops of dry lube on the cleats - a drop on each side of the exposed C-clamp.

I ride with people who use Look pedals. I always give them space, because they always swerve and look down to flip the pedals when they start. With the Speedplay, I just put my foot down, give it an extra 'umph' to clip in, and go.