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Comments: What a complete disaster! As soon as I started, I got nailed 2 or 3 times and started to wig out a little bit. I slowed up and waited for the pack to go ahead of me and then tried to get in a good rhythmn. Unfortunatley it didn't work. I decided to get to the yellow buoy and then grabbed on to a kayak there for about 3 minutes to get my composure. I had a nice conversation with the guy in the kayak and he really helped me settle down. After that I dug in and tried to get in a rhythmn. This is when my navigation skills fell apart. I was all over the course, but eventually I finished realizing that I need alot more open water experience and advanced swim lessons! What would you do differently?: Everything! I just need to get more comfortable in the water. Advanced swim lessons are definately on the agenda this off season, and I need to continue to practice in open water to increase my level of comfort.  Transition 1
Comments: Decent transition. Since I didn't have a wetsuit to contend with it was pretty easy. Had a little trouble clicking my helmet on, but other than that it was pretty decent. I had a little trouble getting into my bike cages as well. What would you do differently?: Make sure I have my helmet set up so I can click in easier. I need to practice getting into my bike cages...or move to clipless pedals.  Bike
Comments: Decent ride but I just never got into a good groove. I could get up to about 25mph on the downhills, but I really struggled on the uphill sections. I need to do alot more hillwork and really work on keeping a good cadence throughout the entire ride. I found myself having to get out of my seat on hills because I would lose all my momentum. What would you do differently?: Really focus on my bike riding! I'm sure there are alot of things I am doing wrong. I just need to figure out the best way to train and get some more time on the road....especially hill work! Transition 2
Comments: Easy transition for me since I was biking in my running shoes. Racked it, grabbed a drink, grabbed my number and I was off! What would you do differently?: Not much here...all was pretty decent....just do it a little quicker!  Run
Comments: This is my strongest leg but it took me a while to get into a good groove. Once I did, my left calf and hamstring started cramping up pretty bad. I gritted my teeth and eventually worked it out. Not a bad run overall, but I could have done alot better had I not been cramping. What would you do differently?: Take in more fluids in the bike ride. This may have caused the cramping. Post race
Warm down: Went over to the massage tent and the lady worked out my cramps and IT Band. That felt really great! I have a feeling I would be in more pain if I didn't get the massage. Had a couple of candy bars and a coke and then headed home. Obviously no hardware today! What limited your ability to perform faster: I beleive it was a combination of things. We went on a family vacation the week before, I still trained, but ate and drank like vacationers would normally do. I diefinately felt in better shape at my last race. Event comments: Nice event....great location! Last updated: 2010-01-06 12:00 AM
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Set-Up, Inc
80F / 27C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 196/243
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 48/59
Luckily my in-laws live in Waxhaw and actually live about 10 minutes from the race site. We decided to go up Friday night and spend the night with them, so I wouldn't have to drag the family out at O'dark Thirty! Woke up about 5:15am...had a sandwich thin with Peanut Butter and then went to the race site to get my packet and get everything set up.
Not much warm up (which may be why I started cramping toward the end of the race). I got my transition area set up, ate a protein bar, drank some water, hit the porta potty, met my wife and spent the rest of the morning talking with friends before the race start. I stretched a little bit, but I need to work a little bit harder at getting my body ramped up!