Swim
Comments: Probably should have worn the wetsuit. Water wasn't that bad but it took a couple of minutes to get over the initial plunge. Breathing and stroke went out the window for the first third of the race. What would you do differently?: First time dealing with a mass start of any type. Think I'll be more aggressive next time. Transition 1
Comments: Very long and steep transit to T-1. Took my time to not expend too much energy. A little disorganized and slow getting into the transition mode. Should have cut the time by at least a minute. What would you do differently?: Still doubt that I'll run up the hill to transition next time. I do need to get into a hurry up mode. T-1 always seems to be sluggish for me. Also need get shoes suitable for the running mounts. Bike
Comments: Had read on the BT forums that this was a fairly level course....WRONG!!! Still a fair and fun course. What would you do differently?: Push a bit harder especially towards the end. Transition 2
Comments: Still don't exhibit a sense of urgency in the transitions. Should have been out in half the time. What would you do differently?: Be a little less careful with getting the bike gear off. Throw and go from now on. Run
Comments: Much better than I expected. Took a steady pace throughout. What would you do differently?: Need to continue to build on speed. Post race
Warm down: Just kept walking around the finish area with water. Passed on the free chiropractor adjustments. Joined the food line after about 30 minutes. What limited your ability to perform faster: Still suffering the effects of a bad chest cold. Very little actual training accomplished due to chest cold and flying schedule. Event comments: This was my second ever triathlon. Was shocked to find that I'd finished third in AG. I wasn't fast, others were just slower. Well run and fun. Fair courses with a bit of a challenge. Swim could easily be a bit longer. I'll be back next year. Last updated: 2009-08-24 12:00 AM
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Georgia MultiSports Productions, LLC.
58F / 14C
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Overall Rank = 351/831
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 3/14
Bagel and banana for breakfast
Transition was about a mile from the parking lot. That was enough warm-up.