Alex, a party on wheels is such a good description. It feels like it when you are on it going 23 mph in the flats. Woo! Hoo!

Oak, what a cool idea. I sure could've used a swim sister yesterday and in retrospect, I've been through all the coulda, shoulda, woulda's and know what to expect next time and what I need to work on.

I really don't know what can prepare you for that except for just doing it. I signed up for the race for the experience and I certainly got my money's worth

Training Partner reminded me today that when we started training for our first tri two years ago, I was afraid to even put my face in the water and I overcame that, then I couldn't get past the deep end of the pool without panicing and I overcame that. I've come along way in two years and I will overcome this too. It's great to have the support of dh, training partner and all of you. Thanks everyone!