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Comments: The water was insanely hot. It made it difficult to breathe and every time I went through a cold spot I just wanted to stay in it. The water also stunk like poop and tasted terrible. Overall, I'd say it was a slightly above average swim but nothing fantastic. What would you do differently?: I need to kick less in races. I tire my legs out too much when I race but when I train I use my arms more. Gotta focus on the arms.  Transition 1
Comments: I got too tired in the swim and couldn't run into transition. Took 1 electrolyte pill to help with hydration and went on my way. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I think the transition went very smoothly.  Bike
Comments: I wish the course had a few more hills--since I'm used to hill riding I can completely rock it and pass people :) There was a lot of clumping and it was really difficult not to draft. I spent more time worrying about getting a drafting penalty than focusing on the riding. I also enjoy the hillier rides b/c I tend to take a drink when coasting and coasting on a flat just loses speed. What would you do differently?: Not too much, drink more and use more than 1 gu packet for the run. Transition 2
Comments: this was quite slow for me, but I couldn't find where to re-rack my bike so it added some time. I also took another electrolyte pill since it was getting wicked hot & humid out. What would you do differently?: pay attention to my rack location coming from both directions and dont chug water before the run.  Run
Comments: this was brutal. I hated the first/last bit on the grass--I kept slipping and nearly twisted my ankle a few times from stepping in a hole. it also made it really difficult to get going when running on the soft grass. It was also getting insanely humid and hot out at this point and I just couldnt get going. my legs were like lead and I felt like I was going to vomit. I got a cramp in the middle of my stomach about half a mile in and it didnt go away until nearly the end. What would you do differently?: No caffinated gu during a race. They dont bother me in training but this is the 2nd time I've used one in a race and its the 2nd time I've had cramping during the run. also, don't be afraid to go all out and try a little harder and dont be so defeated. Post race
Warm down: walking around, rinsed off with the hoses, had some water & gatorade & a banana. felt really ill for about 20 minutes but after sitting in the shade for a little while I felt better. What limited your ability to perform faster: running and the humidity. I was not prepared for this kind of climate. Event comments: This race was a disappointment to me. Based on my past times and last year's results I thought I had a chance to make top 5 in my AG. But no, I didn't even make top 10 or top half. I wasn't set mentally b/c of the loooong time it took to get into the park and then issues with the CO2 thing not working right plus the super hot conditions all-around. The course was easy, but it still got to me. I'm very disappointed with this. And I really need to do something about my running. Its getting super depressing that I could do so much better if I could only run faster. Profile Album Last updated: 2005-08-16 12:00 AM
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 2005-08-17 8:28 AM |
Regular  92  Pittsburgh, PA |  Subject: Lums Pond Triathlon |
| 2005-08-17 9:48 AM in reply to: #227097 |
Veteran 219 Centreville, MD | Subject: RE: Lums Pond Triathlon Don't get down on yourself too hard...the heat was ridiculous. I was there too (my first triathlon) and it was nasty hot. I never ever have to walk during training runs and I had to in the race. I wasn't out of breath or out of energy - just overheated. The conditions were tough and you made it through. Get fired up for your next race which I'm sure will be in cooler weather! |
| 2005-08-18 3:23 PM in reply to: #227097 |
Regular 92 Washington, DC | Subject: RE: Lums Pond Triathlon It was insanely hot. I too got a side stitch during the run. What a day! Way to tough it out in less than favorable conditions. Sorry that you feel disappointed. I'm crossing my fingers that I never have to run in another race under such conditions. Hope to see you back at Lums Pond next year. I'm putting in a request for a nice 75 degree day with a refreshing breeze. We deserve it... |
| 2005-08-18 3:45 PM in reply to: #227097 |
Extreme Veteran 492 Home port | Subject: RE: Lums Pond Triathlon Anette, don't be so hard on yourself. I think you did pretty well considering the horrendous conditions. This was my second time back to this race, and the run still was difficult for me. I ran an 8.10 mile last year, and this year, I ran an 8:36 mile. I was plagued with the dreaded side stitch again. I took some endurolytes and powergel, and still got a fargon side stitch!!!. This was very frustrating, because it is my 4th year and the second time this year. I'm pretty sure it is due to 1. heat, and 2. drinking too much on the bike. You hit it right on the head when you said, " the water smelled like poop, and tasted horrible"! I laughed my azz off, because this is what I said to my friends. I always say, there is always next year! Bmac |
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Age Group = F 25-29
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had half a bagel and tried to psych myself up. I went into this race with a "I'm going to kick arse" mentality.
some stretching, but not quite enough.