Swim
Comments: I like to stay outside to avoid getting kicked, but I went way outside. It was hard to see the buoy with the sun reflecting off the water. After passing the first buoy (of three), I stayed tight and did much better. I stood up as soon as my hand brushed the bottom. What would you do differently?: Sight a lot more and swim a bit further in to save legs for bike. Transition 1
Comments: I was pretty slow here. My feet were a mess from the sand. Couldn't get my helmet on because my ponytail was in the way. I wore socks. Took Jeremy's advice and ran up the hill just past the T area and then got on my bike. Great advice! Saw some people struggling to get on and up the hill at the same time. What would you do differently?: Move it! Bring a water pan, remove ponytail with swim cap. Maybe practice getting into shoes on bike, though this kind of scares me. Bike
Comments: Did pretty well on my gear changes until I got to the big hill, then I changed too quickly and dropped my chain, twice. Luckily I was able to back pedal and change gears and got it back on. Slowed me down though on that monster hill. Had a GU with about 2 miles left. Two scoops of Infinite in my bottle which I nearly finished. What would you do differently?: Easy on the gear changes girl! I think I could have gone a little bit harder. Transition 2
Comments: I'm pretty satisfied with this time. What would you do differently?: Not much. Run
Comments: Had a hard time catching my breath and my pace ended up being slower. What would you do differently?: Not sure? Maybe not run so hard with my bike in transition? Post race
Warm down: Walked around with hubby, swam with daughter. This really helped my post race day soreness I think. What limited your ability to perform faster: Unfamiliarity with the course, over-training. Event comments: I really enjoyed this race. The course was beautiful and it was well-run. I think the shirts were the best yet. I would have liked some protein post-race. It was just cookies and fruit. Last updated: 2010-04-26 12:00 AM
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United States
3D Racing
74F / 23C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 209/285
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 22/31
Went to bed at 10:30 and slept pretty well. Got up around 5:30, had a blueberry muffin, yogurt, banana, and OJ around 6. Took my time getting ready. I already had my number so I just needed a chip and markings. Hung out in T area until it was time to close. Listened to pre-race meeting. Family arrived at 8 so I hung out with them until 8:15.
Jogged around for a few minutes, then jumped in the water and did a few minutes there. Swam over for the in water start and away I went.