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Comments: Because the guys wave took off with the buoys on their left, we had to follow, then cut in, so navigation was a little tricky. Started out nice and slow. Got kicked and kicked a few back, but there weren't that many of us, so we spread out quickly. No drafting capabilities since only a couple women are as slow as me. Got into a good, steady rhythm then remembered that I needed to sight. Hadn't strayed off course too bad. Lake was clear, water temp was nice with full wetsuit. What would you do differently?: Put body glide on my neck - got skin burn from wetsuit. Nothing different on swim itself. Staying slow and steady instead of my usual fast panic made for my most enjoyable tri swim ever.  Transition 1
Comments: Hey, I ranked first in my AG on this and 24th overall. Woot! What would you do differently?: Work on getting out of full wetsuit - stepping on suit to get it over heels. Left came out quickly, but right got stuck.  Bike
Comments: The course was well marked and volunteers were plentiful. When the results came in, I was surprised by my low pace because I felt like I was going at a better clip. Every time I looked at my computer, I was, but ugh - so I'm slow on the swim and the bike. :) No matter, it was enjoyable. What would you do differently?: I obviously need to spend more time in the saddle and ramp up interval and hill training. Transition 2
Comments: Since this was a muddy trail run, I used an old pair of running shoes with pull laces instead of my flats with elastic laces. When I took them off after the prerace warmup, I forgot to loosen the laces, so I had to take extra time to do that in T2. I dropped to 2 in my AG and 44 overall. What would you do differently?: Take a third or fourth look at my transition area to make sure the smallest detail didn't get overlooked.  Run
Comments: Didn't do any trail running training so didn't have any expectation other than to enjoy the experience. I loved it! I loved the change of scenery and the time flew by. Good folks on the course encouraging you along. I didn't have to stop or slow at any point of the hilly course so I was happy with my legs performance. What would you do differently?: Nothing. If you go into something with no expectations, you can come out on the other side joyfully. Post race
Warm down: Maybe because I didn't push myself, I finished feeling so strong. I'd fueled enough on the bike and run that all I got was some water and a strawberry. I planned to stop in Fort Wayne at Asakusa and bring home sushi, so the pancakes didn't have an appeal for me. Talked to some folks while I packed up, then hit the road. What limited your ability to perform faster: I wasn't up for a podium spot, so I kept my pace comfortable, just wanting to enjoy the day. I used this race as a test for my first HIM in July and was happy with my training thus far. Event comments: This race was so much fun. Well organized. I got a kick out of them saying my name on the loud speaker as I moved from the swim to the bike, the bike to the run and then at the finish. Nice personal touch although there wasn't any one there who cared who I was. :) I loved being in a state park and the beauty of racing through different terrain. Fun, fun, happy, happy and finishing with a smile is what it's all about for me. Last updated: 2010-05-21 12:00 AM
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Trifort
62F / 17C
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Overall Rank = 71/97
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 3/3
Dog got sick in the middle of the night so didn't get as much sleep as I wouldn've liked, but woke up at 5:00 feeling pretty relaxed. Made bagel with peanut butter for the ride. Wrote a note to the family and headed out the door. Ate about half the bagel, a banana, yogurt with granola and drank water during the enjoyable 1.5 hr drive. Good signs within park to direct us to the site.
Bathroom right by the parking lot so that worked well, then picked up packet, got race gear from car and set up transition. Used my new Rocket Science Rocket Bag which kept me organized. Took bike for a spin so I could get shoes clipped in, gears set right and figure the first part of the course. Walked down to the beach to look at the swim and asked questions of the volunteers who were very helpful. Took a short run on the trails. Spent the rest of the time putting on my new full wetsuit. Fun. :o) After info meeting, went to the lake and swam a bit to warm up.