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Comments: Happy with the swim. Out of the water time was 15 mins. Fastest time so far this year for me and felt very comfortable w/ the sea state. Got into a rythm right away, got in a consistant kick, good navigation. Distance to T-1 was a bit long but ok. What would you do differently?: nothing. Great end to the season.  Transition 1
Comments: Good t-1 time. (177 ranked out of 350) I'll take it. Smooth, but could have been smoother. Decided to go shirtless and that saved a few seconds.  Bike
Comments: AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!! Flat tire at mile 5 ish. Actually a bad valve that caused a slow leak and the whole operation went FUBAR. (should have listened to the cptn. and changed it first thing) OH well, I was prepared and did the deed. Got back on track and figured it was a message to enjoy the race. actual bike time was 41 min, which averages to 19.7 mph just shy of my goal mph of 20,and happy w/ that. What would you do differently?: LOL..not get a flat Transition 2
Comments: ach...too long in t-2. Should have been a min. less but got screwed up finding where my rack was. The RD didnt have numbers on the racks so took a bit of searching. Bt singlet on, visor on, shades on, slid socks and sneakers on and out the door. rank 339/350 What would you do differently?: In this case, I should have marked my place or remembered how many racks to mine. My bad.  Run
Comments: well, right off in t-2 I knew the hip was gonna be a problem. Left calf was tight too but not too worried about that. Plus the flat issue was screwing up my psyche. Typical for me to have negative thoughts on the run. Gimped along for 2 miles enjoying the ocean view. Told myself that the only way out was thru the run and that meant a faster pace which has helped the hip in the past. SSSOOOO..turned it up a notch and felt better. Hip went away and calf too. What would you do differently?: well, not do anymore slow runs in training. Post race
Warm down: So very nice to cross the line and have a slew of well wishers there!!!! Max and Rob were already in. Had a blast cheering in Isis and KathyG. and chit chattting about the race. Race group provided a super gathering after. Burgers, dogs, beer, soda, cookies, etc. in a shady area. Hung out and saw Isis get her first place award!!! That was the coolest. (living vicariously thru her win as I doubt I will ever see one) Have lots of pics once I get the filmm developed and will post them. What limited your ability to perform faster: flat and hip pain. Persisted thru them both so I grew and became stronger. Event comments: Great short, local tri. Only beef really is that they should mark the racks w/ race numbers. Last updated: 2005-09-26 12:00 AM
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Race Productions
72F / 22C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 267/350
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 41/42
Scoped the course out the evening before w/ isis. Hard to follow arrows in the dark but it worked. Spent the night w/ the Captain Jack Sparrow and lovely Mrs. Capt. Sparrow at their palacious estate. (many apologies for being a tardy guest extended). Got a short (4 hrs) but sssoo restful sleep before the RISE AND SHINE at 0330 hrs on deck. Nice am with the Sparrows (such a wonderful couple). Got to the race site w/ plenty of time w/ helped the race nerves. Got to chit chat w/. fellow BTers, got body marked and set up transition area.
Tried some sprints to alleive the hip pain I was having from the long run a few days ago. Really pissed me off that it was still there and was going to drag me down on my last race. Wanted to bust this one open. oh well.
Race started late and thanks goodness for KathyG who goosed us all along since we all got to the swim just as the first wave started. Got in a little swim to warm up. Water was warm, bottom conditions were sandy and no weeds, beach sand was good, minor shells and stones. Perfect.