Swim
Comments: Swim felt good - over so fast - my wave really clustered at the bouys so I went a bit wider and avoided that. Was surprised that I had to breath so often but that's something to work on. The breathing really slowed me down. Had wetsuit half off on way to T1. Was really glad I started toward the front and had a bit more space to move around - only got one foot in the face. What would you do differently?: just spend more time swimming Transition 1
Comments: wetsuit came off so fast (thanks Body Glide) but I sort of dilly dallied putting shoes on. Threw on bike jersey and helmet and was off. Also forced myself to have a gel and water so it'd kick in by T2 and run What would you do differently?: Pick up the speed a bit. I was surprised at time for this - thought it was faster Bike
Comments: Bike was the best! Felt so good - eveything was working together and I even was able to take my water bottle out and drink with out crashing ;) After the race, I kept saying "I really love my bike" and my sister said "yeah, you've already said that several times). One hill kicked my butt on both loops so I need to work more on that. What would you do differently?: not much - I had so much fun on the bike> Didn't expect to love the bike section so much. Transition 2
Comments: felt great in T2 - it flew by What would you do differently?: Psyche myself up that my legs are going to feel like cement in about 1 minute Run
Comments: Well, I've done a bunch of bike/run bricks but my legs still tweeked out starting the run. Thankfully I knew this happens so I hung in there and then picked up the pace. No way around it, run is my weakest link although when I looked at times, I averaged 12:38/mi which is actually good for me since I haven't been able to run for a month or so due to injury. What would you do differently?: run faster and not think about having to pee so much Post race
Warm down: walked over to sister and daughter. Walked a bit to cool down and then lots of strecthes. Had the best tasting banana I've ever eaten. What limited your ability to perform faster: extra weight and the run (but both at things I can improve - sweet!) Event comments: this is an absolutely fantastic race for fist timers. The volunteers are everywhere cheering you on. It was beautifully organized. Last updated: 2009-06-23 12:00 AM
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Mary Meyer Life Fitness
Sunny
Overall Rank = 113/237
Age Group = Athena open age
Age Group Rank = 2/
This was my first Tri but I felt really calm in a.m. since I packed everything last night and checked it a zillion times. Irish oatmeal and coffee for breakfast worked great - gotta' remember that next time
Got to park early and walked around a bit. Checked out swim course from pier and saw an enourmous bald eagle doing touch and goes on the water nearby. Good omen.