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Comments: When I jumped in, it definitely seemed chillier than 75 degrees. There definitely a strong current. When you tried to wait before the horn, you clearly were being pulled downstream. Awesome for me, because I suck at swimming. First .25mi I was trying to find a rhythm. I struggled and had to breathe every 2nd stroke. Finally the wave opened up and I was able to settle down. Got into my rhythm and rode the current down. What would you do differently?: Figure out a way to be calm the whole way. Guess if I practiced more it would probably be easier. The current definitely helped my swim time.  Transition 1
Comments: I just wanted to stay under 5min. With all the stuff I had, wanted to make sure I didn't forget anything, especially nutrition. Had to pee, but figured I would just hit the first portajon on the bike course for less crowding. What would you do differently?: Slim down the transition.  Bike
Comments: I thought it was a decent bike for me, but the overall rank disagrees. I could feel my quads from the start for some reason, but did not worry. The burn went away after about 15mi, must have been feeling it from the swim? I hit the first portajon at 17mi for a quick leak. The rain started to come down soon after that. I took it easy on the sharp turns but I pushed it just enough across the whole course. I had to hit the portajon another time out on the course. Clearly had enough fluid in me, and hoping I didn't overdue it for the run. Came off the bike feeling pretty good. The rain definitely helped keep my HR down. What would you do differently?: Build a stronger base! Transition 2
Comments: Still just wanted to stay under 5min, so I'm satisfied. Also super glad I decided to turn my shoes upside down on my towel. They stayed dry during the downpour and got no blisters on the run. What would you do differently?: Need to stay light.  Run
Comments: Turned it back up on the run. Started out kind of fast for my liking, but calmed down around mile 7 or 8. When I started, my dad said I had a good bike time. I asked him for my overall time so far, and he said he would find me on the run and yell it at me. Later around mile 4 he yelled out 3:34, I was stunned. I was making great time, and I knew I could probably bust a sub 2hr halfmarathon. I seriously felt great until about mile 9. My stomach started hurting a little, and my pace slowed. I just pushed through it. Overall I only walked at water stations. Didn't sub 2hr, but got pretty darn close. What would you do differently?: Not much Post race
Warm down: Beer! What limited your ability to perform faster: Base Event comments: Had a great time. And very glad I could share it with my parents, sister, and grandparents! Last updated: 2009-10-21 12:00 AM
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Overall Rank = 1178/2579
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 105/186
Woke up at 2am and couldn't really get back to sleep before my 4am alarm...Ate some cereal and got my stuff together.
My sister dropped me off at transition around 5:45 and I got set up. I realized I had a lot more "stuff" then everyone else had in transition. Something I need to work on. Just afraid I would forget something...
Rode the shuttle to swim start and picked up timing chip. Had a Clif shot and stood around in the rain.
Didn't do much but stand around the coral. Chit chatted with folks. Saw my family for a sendoff before what was I thought would be at least 6 hrs of pain.