Run
Comments: Started out a bit too fast given the heat. I had aspirations of running 6:45 pace today but that went out the window due to the heat. The sun was out and beating. The humidity was hanging around...probably in the 80% range at the start of the race. I ran a comfortable enough pace, it was just the heat that got in the way. What would you do differently?: Train more in the heat. I've been running very early in the morning, or treadmill indoors. Neither of those really prepares you for a high heat index race. Transition 1
Comments: Nothing terminally bad about T1. I forgot to undo my Yankz laces and would regret on returning. I also forgot to take my water belt off so my aerodynamics wouldn't be perfect on the bike. What would you do differently?: Not much...just pay attention to what I'm doing! Bike
Comments: I had hoped to ride faster than I did. Overall I passed somewhere around 15 people. Got passed by 2 or 3. Usually on the bike I start slow and gradually speed up. With the heat and my HR way up there from the run it took me a LONG time to get going on the bike. Wasn't until about mile 7 that I felt settled down and started to go fairly well. What would you do differently?: More training at race pace in the heat. Having done some reasonable riding in the heat I probably felt better than a lot of people, but it was still hard going. Transition 2
Comments: The flap at T1 not undoing my YAnkz cost me some time here. Cramping legs didn't help either. What would you do differently?: Undo my shoes! Run
Comments: Today was a tough day. I had to walk briefly at the 1/2 turn around but got it together enough to pass someone in the second half. Also was gaining on the 2 in front of me. What would you do differently?: Train in the heat! Post race
Warm down: Wandering around drinking mucho amounts of water! What limited your ability to perform faster: HEAT! Event comments: I think I might have mentioned the heat. I had goals for running and riding but didn't make either of them. On reflection though I went pretty well. I was a hair slower than last time, but given the climate I think that's a fair result. Last updated: 2009-05-26 12:00 AM
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United States
Gulf Coast Running Club
95F / 35C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 22/150
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/
Got up, had a bowl of porridge with milk and honey and a big glass of water.
Warmup? Didn't really do one...I was plenty warm!