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Comments: The water was freezing after all the rain we had the week before the race. After the start, I ran in to the water and attempted to get into my freestyle stoke. However, the water was so cold that every time I stuck my face in the water it literally took my breath away. I ended up breast stroking the first 250 yards or so. After about 250 yards my face got numb and I was able to get into my stroke and make up some time. What would you do differently?: Warm up to prevent the intital shock of hitting that cold water. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: I had difficulty getting one foot out of suit. I don't think it cost more than a few seconds though. What would you do differently?: Not much ![]() Bike
Comments: I was holding on to a ~20mph average until the few hills at the end. I obviously had some difficulty with those bringing my average down. The hill at the end was about .66 miles and fairly steep. I averagede about 8mph the whole way up. Really sad. What would you do differently?: Find some hills to train on. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Not a bad transition. What would you do differently?: Have to practice shoes off on bike before next season. ![]() Run
Comments: Calves were near cramping off the bike and that on top all the roots on the trail run made for a slow first mile. 2 mile was mostly along a flat road and I got in my 7:40 mile pace. 3rd mile included 'the hill' and it was all I could do to put one foot in front of the other. I got passed by a few folks on this segment. What would you do differently?: Hill training. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Walked around and light stretching. What limited your ability to perform faster: No hill training proved to be a real factor in this one. I plan to work on bike strength and run endurance over the off season. That should help next year. Event comments: Race morning package pick-up resulted in a late swim start. No complaints because it allowed the sun to warm things up a bit. Police and volunteers that directed the course were great. Needed more drinks on the run. Last updated: 2005-10-17 12:00 AM
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United States
Set-up, Inc
70F / 21C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 95/336
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 6/20
Woke up at 0530, downed a few cups of water, and woofed down a banana. Had one Hammer gel right before the start.
None and the first mistake of the day. It was in the 40/50s prior to the race start so I just wanted to stay cozy in my wetsuit. I should have warmed up in the 62 degree water to prevent the initial cold water shock.