- Most Memorable Moment: NEW MEXICO. I came upon an 8 year old who was racing in a youth event and attempted to inspire her by asking her to pace with me for a bit. She tried to keep up and at one point said, "Is this your first triathlon?" I told her no and she said it was hers. I recommended she remember every second of it as you never forgot your first.
- States where I had to WALK on the run: KANSAS, MISSOURI and HAWAII. Not that I am proud of this but these three states kicked my butt. I had nothing left and not only did my physical body get defeated but my mind did as well. In the words of my mother-in-law...alas, so it goes.
- Penalty given: TEXAS. My one and only penalty and for drafting. In case you don't know what that is, it means I was in a cyclists jet-stream, obtaining an unfair advantage, capitalizing on their effort and putting us both at risk of an accident. Did I realize I was doing it? Yes. Does everyone do it? Yes. Do I do it anymore? No.
