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Comments: This was the second race I've done where they started the racers 2 by 2. I really like it. Much easier to pass people. What would you do differently?: Learn what the hell is keeping me so slow! I can swim, OW doesn't phase me, but I'm still slow. (taking swimming lessons now)  Transition 1
Comments: There was a really long stretch from the lake to T1. I ran the whole way, but I don't feel like my time reflects my true speed and skills.  Bike
Comments: I cannot believe my average was over 16mph, much less 17! This is a first. I think its because this was just my second sprint, and I'm not used to a short bike time. I don't count the first sprint because I was sick and just 'rode' at about 14mph. What would you do differently?: Get better at opening my E-gels on the bike. I couldn't rip the top open with my teeth and ended up getting the crap all over my hands. Used my water bottle to rinse off. Wasted time. Transition 2
Comments: First place in T2 time in my AG! I usually have quick T2 times, but this was the fastest. I used Yankz for the first time this race, and that is where the speed came from. They are wonderful, I suggest everyone try them. What would you do differently?: NOTHING!  Run
Comments: I was really suprised at my 8min/mile pace. I figured I was running closer to a 9. I even walked 2 water stops. What would you do differently?: Not walk the water stops! Who cares if I get it all over my face? there was already the E-gel situation, so what did it matter? Post race
Warm down: Karl met me at the finish, I'm glad he was there since I didn't have anyone to cheer me on at the race. Massage and pizza with James! Nice to be done early enough and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a massage before the line got long. What limited your ability to perform faster: Need to fine tune swimming. My other 2 events seem to be coming around, unless the bike was a fluke (could have been!). Event comments: 2nd in my AG. Last updated: 2005-08-30 12:00 AM
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First race I've done without my friends or someone to ride with. I actually enjoyed the drive by myself with some good music blaring. I figured blowing my eardrums would be a good idea before the race. Got there WAY too early, about 5:45 because I miscalculated the drive time. It was nice to not be rushed during check-in and I got body marked before there was a line. Went back to my car, prepped my bike there and listened to more music.
Karl found me as I was setting up my T and chatted with him for a bit. The guy next to me was nervous because it was his first race, so I showed him how to set up his area.
Went for a 2 minute warm up swim, but the water felt like a toilet that had just been used by a 100 people, so I got out pretty quickly.
Stood in my cap color group line. JamesReeves was standing in front of me. We had a nice chat. See "when you meet BT'ers in real life" thread:
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...