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Comments: Welcome to the big-time races. Felt like a mosh pit pretty much the whole swim. Goggles knocked, had to empty one side and refit. Didn't get rattled, but was not able to get into a good, smooth rhythm. (19th percentile in AG) What would you do differently?: Should've started more on the outside and stayed out there on the return: sighting was not good so I kept swimming too close to buoys and into traffic. Otherwise, swim lessons over the winter :-)  Transition 1
Comments: LOOOONNNG run from swim to transition area, run through the mud pit to the bike rack (lane 5 out of about 35). Struggled with suit off of heels. Still was pretty fast compared to most (90th percentile in AG) What would you do differently?: pray for no rain.  Bike
Comments: Beautiful course: crowded, rainy, but no carnage. Hammered at some points, made sure to save something for the run (54th percentile in AG). What would you do differently?: Nothing Transition 2
Comments: Jumped off barefoot in a crowded field at the dismount, was able to squeeze between two riders fumbling around, and run into transition (95th percentile in AG). What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: Strongest run EVER! Felt super strong at beginning, really enjoyed running through the Mall. No cramps in muscles or stomach, was able to take a few squirts of Gu washed down with mouthfuls of water. Was on pace to break 2:50, so I started pushing harder the last 2 miles to get under the wire (54th percentile in AG). What would you do differently?: Nothing other than keep better track of my pace through the run. Post race
Warm down: Thank GOD they had thermal blankets. Got some Banana Muscle Milk (Finally a flavor I like!), then some burritos, walked around with my wonderful wife who braved the elements to cheer me on. What limited your ability to perform faster: Swim technique, rain (avoided any risks on the bike). Event comments: Despite the rain, I'm a convert -- Nations is a fantastic race! They did a good job handling the 4000+ athletes and keeping everyone's spirits up before the race despite the downpours: bike was crowded but not overwhelming, great volunteers to warn of hazards like standing water, sharp turns, etc. Very pleased with my results (just above MOP at 50.5th percentile in AG). Time for some rest, then swim lessons and winter training (and rain-proof my transition bag and buy a poncho). Last updated: 2010-03-22 12:00 AM
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70F / 21C
Precipitation
Overall Rank = 1711/4391
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 154/312
Left at 5:15, parked downtown and walked to transition area, then BIGGEST TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR EVER! Darkness and heavy rain was not fun. Thank goodness for Andy's disposable poncho, the rain jacket was useless. Apple, Banana, Clif Bar, 20 oz. Infinit 2 hrs. before start, Hammer gel 20 min. before start.
None: had to wait for 2 hrs. before start, so watched Juan finish his swim (2nd place overall swim split), sat around to save the legs, met up with the wife (yay!), then did a 5-min. run just before the start to get the HR up (felt good).