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Comments: The swim was good. I did a bit of drafting, but just couldn't see anyone that well, or hang with the ones I could see. I tried to catch some waves, but just couldn't get any. What would you do differently?: Just train more so I can swim faster. I think I want to get a smaller wetsuit too, and a full instead of the long john. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: The first transition is long, but it includes a 100 yard uphill climb to the parking lot in that time, so it's kind of hard to say how quick the actual transition part was. What would you do differently?: Use my foot bath instead of a jug of water to clean my feet. ![]() Bike
Comments: I rode hard and stuck with 2 guys the whole race. I'm pleased with my average speed and time. Can't say I'd do much different in this area. Not one person passed me on the bike leg. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: T2 was fine, it was kind of tough getting my socks on my sweaty feet. What would you do differently?: I guess if anything maybe I'll try running without socks to speed up the transition. ![]() Run
Comments: I was out of breath starting the run. I felt like throwing up for at least a mile. My left leg felt like it was going to cramp, but never did. Legs felt like lead for at least 1 1/2 miles. Eventually I worked into feeling better by the second lap. Started to pick up the pace. On the last 1/2 of the second lap I felt much better and tried to pick up the pace as much as I could. I watched the legs of anyone passing me. There were 5 guys in my age group that passed me on the run. What would you do differently?: Do more bike/run bricks. Train more runs. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Gasped for air while shoveling cookies, bananas, grapes and water into my mouth! :) That's only a slight exageration. What limited your ability to perform faster: Really just the run today. I actually had a PR 5k run on this same course earlier in the week, but just didn't have it after that hard bike effort. Event comments: Will do every year I hope. Last updated: 2007-04-20 12:00 AM
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United States
67F / 19C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 131/606
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 21/59
I got up early after sleeping like crap. Had a yogurt and some toast with peanut butter for breakfast. Got there pretty early, parking was no problem. I wanted to go for a ride, but the racks were already filling up so I just racked my bike.
Saw Bryce there and we went for a real easy 10 minute jog. I warmed up pretty quick and felt good. Before my swim I went in the water, got used to the cold and it wasn't an issue when the race started.