1. Drive to Bethany Beach right after a fun filled Words & Images class.
2. Pick up packet containing bib numbers for shirt, bike and helmet, color swim cap, and goodies.
3. Attend meeting for first time triathletes, giving tips and allowing for questions.
4. Become extremely nervous and somewhat scared.
5. Prepare triathlon bag and gear.
6. Try to go to sleep early.

Morning of:

1. Wake up at 5:00am.
2. Complete morning routine.
3. Bring bike and triathlon bag to registration.
4. Get timing chip.
5. Get body marked for swim section.
6. Enter transition area and set up transition area.
7. Wait and think about how cold it is.
8. Listen to pre-race meeting.
9. Wait and try to stay warm.
10. Walk to start line.
11. Wait and discuss with others how cold it is.

The race:

1. First timer wave begins, run into ocean.
2. Swim .62 miles.
3. Transition area.
4. Bike 18.5 miles.
5. Transition area.
6. Run 4.32 miles.
7. Finish line.

Post race:

1. Clean up transition area.
2. Look at results.
3. EAT.
4. Enjoy the after party, award ceremony, and be merry.

Aftermath:

In light of project two, I figured I would practice my sequencing by briefly describing my experience at my first triathlon this weekend. I know most of you heard I was competing, and in case anyone is interested I decided I would give you all an update through my blog. I completed the race in 2:18:37. I placed 237th overall, I was 1st to finish the swim in my wave (first timers); 11th overall first timer; 2nd female first timer, and 6th in my age group. While I was completely terrified going it to it and somewhat miserable during parts of it (I kept myself going during the bike by humming lady gaga - no music players allowed, and my legs killed during the first mile of the run. I just kept telling myself you can run as slow as you want, but you will not walk; you will not stop), I will definitely being doing another triathlon. It was a lot of fun and a great experience.

Pictures from the event:

Done the swim (with sand all over my face apparently - didn't notice that until after the after party ha)

Transition Area (minus bike)

Coming back from bike portion

Off to the run leg of the race

Almost at the finish line

All done :) claiming my gea