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Comments: My swim was just ok. Swimming is definately a limiter for me. I started on the left side of the group which was a mistake b/c everyone tries to get close to the buoys on the side. The start was crowded and it took me awhile to find my groove. Once I turned the buoy to come back in things had spread out and I felt much more comfortable and smoother. What would you do differently?: I would start on the right hand side...I always do, not sure why I choose not to this time???  Transition 1
Comments: Out of the water there was a long uphill run to the transition area. The transition area was muddy and I got mud in the hills of my shoes and had a hard time clipping in. I had to physically remove the mud with my fingers to get them to clip. What would you do differently?: Try to be more cautious in the transition area and look for grassy patches to run on!  Bike
Comments: Other than being unable to clip at the start of the bike overall I felt I had an ok bike. I passed a few girls in my age group which always feels good. What would you do differently?: There is nothing different I would have done...I just need to keep working on my biking and I know I will improve! Transition 2
Comments: Pretty good transition... What would you do differently?: I need to get the things for my shoe laces that eliminate me having to tie them! My fingers never want to cooperate when I am in a rush!  Run
Comments: Great run course! The entire run is in the woods on a trail. It was shaded almost the entire way. I loved this run. There were just enough hills to make it challenging! What would you do differently?: I was happy with my run and I don't think there is much I would do differently. I was able to pass some of the others in my age group which helped me place 3rd since I was 17th coming out of the water. I am glad I've been running hills downtown. I just need to keep that up! Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster: My swimming is always my limiter. I need to focus on swimming this summer (if my shoulder can handle it. I need to gain some 'swimming confidence'. Event comments: Great race! I had a blast and definately hope to do this one again! Last updated: 2009-06-07 12:00 AM
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88F / 31C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 31/176 F
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 3/30
Early morning race start (6:30am) so we were up at 4:30am to head to the race site. Ate half a bagel with some peanutbutter and drank two cups of coffee on the way to the race.
I rode my bike from the parking lot to transition area...about a 1/2 mile ride. I didn't really have time for a warm up.