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Comments: Water was not crowded and spacing was good. Indoor pool, warm water, and the pool area was also heated. Very comfortable. I wanted to push harder on the swim but the shoulder didn't want to particpate. What would you do differently?: Could have shaved a minute or more off of my time had I used more freestyle. Need to really push freestyle during training.  Transition 1
Comments: Most of the ZMs were at the rack when I arrived. I had banded my shoes to Grumpy so I just dropped my cap/goggles and hauled with the bike. The run from the pool to the transition area was what cost time, but I had a good pace during that as well. T1 is a PR for me. SOCKLESS with Sidi T2s. 1st in AG; 51 overall!! Bike start from rack felt very good!! What would you do differently?: Run faster from the pool!!  Bike
Comments: The bike was good. My start felt great and I must have passed at least 35 riders along the route. My dismount went just as well, I was out of my shoes the last 400m and did a running jump off of the bike and ran into T2. I did back off a bit on the final mile in order to recoup for the run. Overall, very pleased! What would you do differently?: Actually nothing. I thought the bike went very well. Potentially, I could have pushed even harder, but given the event, I think it worked out well. Transition 2
Comments: This was the first full transition (1/2) that I went sockless. Off the bike was no issue as I'd practiced this. As soon as I racked the bike, I sat on my bucket, put on my hat, then shoes, and grabed my belt as I trotted off towrds the Run Start. 1st race with my new Zoot Ultra Race 4.0s. Ran without socks and they worked out very nicely. I did get a rub spot on the left upper heel, but I expected that since i haven't run sockless before. Great shoes!!! What would you do differently?: I'm trying to figure out how to cut down to >1m in T2. The run segment seems to be the place. I was on the backside of the racks so that came into play somewhat. Next time, run harder.  Run
Comments: Run faster. I'd paced out with the intent of increasing around 1.5m. However, I decided to relax a little more than I should have and didn't pick up my pace until the last mile, which likely cost me making the podium. What would you do differently?: Not wait so long to pick up my pace. The plan worked but I needed to pace out a little faster. Post race
Warm down: Walked .25mi back to the transition area. Gathered my stuff and spoke to a few other athletes. What limited your ability to perform faster: Me. I could have pushed harder and next time I will. Good season opener. Event comments: I rate this race a 4 only because the swim did not begin until nearly 1h after I was suppose to be in the water. Perhaps there were too many swimmers. Overall, the race was very good and I will definitely return next year, but I will not spend the night. I'll drive down that morning. Profile Album Last updated: 2013-11-10 12:00 AM
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Sunny
Overall Rank = 233/380
Age Group = ZM
Age Group Rank = 5/18
Paid entry fee of $74.55 on 01FEB14. Got up, ate cinamon rolls, had a cup of coffe, two bannanas, and a small cup of fruit.
Relaxed since I did not have to be at the race site until 0920 (Marking closed at 0930).
Very short run <.25. Watched the people coming out of the pool down the chute. Saw Alex going into the pool and that was the last time I saw him. Also saw Roxanne inside getting marked, picking up her chip and met her dad.