![]() Swim
Comments: I started near the back and passed alot of people on the first leg. A little jam up at the first buoy. After the first buoy it was pretty much clear and open swimming. I swam until my hands touched bottom and ran to the transition area. What would you do differently?: Swim a bit faster, I had plenty left when I came out of the water. My practice pace is fater. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: I fell at the mounting line. What would you do differently?: Get more momentum before mounting. I should have clipped my left foot in first because the left first works best for me. I'm going to practice feet on top of shoes method for my next race. ![]() Bike
Comments: I held back some on the bike. I also got hemmed in a couple of times due to heavy congestion. What would you do differently?: I need to train more and harder on the bike. I really need improvement on the bike leg. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Not too bad but I need practice and improvement in this area. What would you do differently?: I'm going to try both mounting and dismounting with feet on top of shoes. I'm sure if I practice this method it will improve my time. ![]() Run
Comments: Really not a bad run for me. What would you do differently?: I should have opened up a bit earlier and harder. I still need to do more bike to run work-outs. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Walked for a few minutes, then rested about 10 minutes. After resting I stretched. What limited your ability to perform faster: I need more speed sessions. I must not fall off my bike again. I need more practice on transitions. I need a better mounting and dismounting technique. I need to do more bike to run sessions. Event comments: I beat last years time by 5 minutes. I love this race and hope to be back next year. I might even try the Olympic. I burnt 1547 calories. Not bad for an old man! Last updated: 2011-11-30 12:00 AM
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United States
Klein | Clark Sports
75F / 24C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 401/600
Age Group = 60-64
Age Group Rank = 13/18
Woke up early had a donut some and coffee. I left my motel room early and was one of the 1st people in the transition area. I picked a spot at the very end of the bike rack which allowed me more room.
A little stretching, light calisthenics and into the water for a few minutes before my wave went out.