Swim
Comments: I still need to get better at the swim. I am giving up 5 to 8 minutes because of bad technique. But at least I didn't freak out and really enjoyed this leg of the race. What would you do differently?: Warmed up. Transition 1
Bike
Comments: Need to get a little stronger. Need more saddle time to develope a stronger back. I started getting stiff towards the end of the bike course. What would you do differently?: I need to learn how to jump on my bike with my shoes already clipped in. Transition 2
Run
Comments: Felt pretty good. Started getting hot towards the end. What would you do differently?: Like always, I should have pushed myself a little bit harder on the comeback. It would have been nice to have averaged less than 8 minutes per mile to bust the 2:40 mark. Post race
Warm down: Walked around and drank three big mugs of water, one banana and bagel. What limited your ability to perform faster: Lack of experience. I felt pretty happy with my time for my first Olympic but do see some areas that I could improve on. Event comments: Registration did not start on time. About 15 minutes late. Mandatory bike inspection started about an hour too late, which put a damper on our plans. Mandatory pre-race meeting the night before race started right during dinner time and was about 10 minutes delayed. But, overall this a good race and I would recommend it. Just make sure you wear tinted goggles because the last half of the swim goes directly into the sun,which makes it hard to spot. Last updated: 2008-07-24 12:00 AM
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United States
Ironhead Race Productions
88F / 31C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 43/150
Age Group = 30 - 35
Age Group Rank = 11/21
I had two breakfast bars and a G2 that morning. Four trips to the bathroom and a very little warm-up.
Shook my arms to get my swim stroke down. That was about it. I should have done more. When will I learn.