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Comments: This swim is going to make any other open water swim look like a cake walk. Later I found out that they pulled 109 people from the water and that the Coast Guard was very close to pulling us all out because of the conditions. The waves were supposed to be 5 minutes apart, but they shortened them to 2 just to get us all in since the conditions were worsening. I was so scared the day before, but for some reason, I was pretty calm during the race and had fun in the water. It ended up being my favorite part! What would you do differently?: Work on my breathing. I lifted my head straight up and looked ahead sighting instead of my regular bilateral breathing. But, considering the conditions, I'm not to beat up about it.  Transition 1
Comments: It took a long time, but I wanted to make sure I was calm and remembered everything. It's something to work on for next time. What would you do differently?: Move a little faster.  Bike
Comments: I'm learning to love the bike. ;-) What would you do differently?: Drink more Gatorade on the bike. Gotta figure out why my lower back hurts so darn bad after 10 miles. Transition 2
Comments: Very unusual for my T2 time to be faster than T1. I was pretty pleased overall.  Run
Comments: My first couple miles were faster than my average, but my legs were very tight. I was OK on miles 3 and 4 and dying the rest of the run. I see more bricks in my future... What would you do differently?: Uh, run more. I need some serious work in this area. Post race
Warm down: Hugged my family and team, ate peanut butter crackers and water. What limited your ability to perform faster: I really think I did my best on this race. It was my first race at this distance, and only my second time ever running 6 miles, so it all comes back to training. More bike/run bricks so my legs get used to that feeling and more running in general to build confidence. Event comments: Loved it! I'm planning my next Oly! Last updated: 2006-02-09 12:00 AM
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 2006-05-02 12:00 PM |
Extreme Veteran  345   Colorado Bronze member |  Subject: St. Anthony's Triathlon |
| 2006-05-02 12:03 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Giver 18427   | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon That's the most beautifully written, eloquently worded race report I've ever read. <sniff> |
| 2006-05-02 12:35 PM in reply to: #412377 |
Giver 18427 | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon But seriously...you rock! |
| 2006-05-02 1:01 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Veteran 160 Oak Park, IL Bronze member | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Way to go! I'm so happy for you! Just reading your race report, I am so excited for my first tri in three weeks!!! |
| 2006-05-02 1:01 PM in reply to: #412370 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Nice bike time smarti! I didn't realize you rode that fast! Great race! It was fun hanging out with you this weekend! And TNT rocks! |
| 2006-05-02 1:20 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Expert 882 Marietta, GA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great job!! I hadn't heard that they pulled that many people from the water (I did see one of them) and I had NO idea the Coast Guard was thinking of pulling us all - that's crazy!! You did an AWESOME job on all three parts of the race!! I'm just sorry I didn't get to meet up with you this weekend. I didn't get to meet up with any BTers actually (I think I must have gone to the wrong place for the OWS on Saturday). Great job - now register for your next Oly!! |
| 2006-05-02 1:25 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon YEEHAWWWW! It was SO cool seeing you at T1. It reminded me to enjoy myself before all things. you ROCKED the bike, woman! |
| 2006-05-02 2:12 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Elite 2777 In my bunk with new shoes and purple sweats. | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Smarti Marti, you definitely tore up the field. I can't believe how well you are doing and so soon in your training. Keep it up and always remember to have fun and the sport will stay fresh. Congratulations and btw you did so well I'm not even going to say anything smart...oh ...I said Smarti at the beginning...see I can't help myself. |
| 2006-05-02 2:19 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Master 2052 Colorado | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Nice race! LOVE your new avatar! |
| 2006-05-02 2:20 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Master 1845 Athens, Ga. | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Smarti, you rock! See, aren't you glad you stuck with it? You did so awesome! |
| 2006-05-02 2:22 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Extreme Veteran 321 New Jersey | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great Job! |
| 2006-05-02 4:44 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Veteran 129 Norcross, GA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Awesome job! Wow, I didn't know that the waves were that bad either. You're right, ignorance is bliss b/c I would have freaked out for sure. It was so nice to meet you, finally! You guys from the Augusta chapter rock! Hope to see you again soon in our future races! |
| 2006-05-03 9:20 AM in reply to: #412370 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Marti: You stuck with it and reaped the rewards! Remember this - and the feeling you got when crossing the finish line - the next time you feel down in the dumps or are kicking yourself over something or another. You perservered through some tough race conditions and ought to downright proud of yourself! Btw, LOOOOVE the new avatar! |
| 2006-05-03 9:22 AM in reply to: #412370 |
Pro 3883 Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great job Marti! Way to overcome your fears and finish the race. |
| 2006-05-03 9:39 AM in reply to: #412370 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon A) Very cool to meet you on the street and say "Who are you? HEY! I'm Renee! Great to meet ya, Marti!" B) Bummer you couldn't make the festivities. C) GREAT JOB on your tri! Way to face your fears and take the plunge! (pun intended) |
| 2006-05-03 12:54 PM in reply to: #412370 |
Extreme Veteran 316 Nashville TN | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon |
| 2006-05-04 10:20 AM in reply to: #412370 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Hope youhad agood time and sorry we didn't get to meet. Great job on your race |
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Nibbled on a peanut butter sandwich. It took me 2 hours to eat that thing, I was so nervous. Had to set up my transition area between 5-7 a.m., even though my wave didn't go off until 9 a.m. Had a cup of coffee and sipped some Gatorade. Talked with my team.
Hopped in the water to try and get more comfortable with the waves. I was so freaked out the day before during the TNT practice swim that I couldn't even put my face in the water at first, so I knew I needed get in and swim around. I found out later that the waves were 3-4 feet high and many people opted to bail on the whole race because the water was so scary. Ignorance is bliss.