Swim
Comments: Stupid me. I screwed up royally the day before and didn't get to do a practice swim. I really stunk this swim up. I did 95% backstroke b/c I was panicky and couldn't get a rhythm. I was prepared to swim, but not prepared for the event of swimming the tri. At least I know what to expect for next time around. What would you do differently?: This swim could not have been worse unless I hadn't finished it. I can't imagine doing any worse than this. I have to work on navigating around other swimmers when I run into them. I have to work on getting my breathing going in the open water. I have to work on all the distractions. Transition 1
Comments: First transition ever. Could have been better. Could have been worse. What would you do differently?: Go faster. Bike
Comments: New Easton Race wheels. I had never ridden them before. This was my first timed time-trial. I was very happy with a 20.4mph speed in the rain. What would you do differently?: I think the ceramic brake on the back might have been touching the tire. Its unknown, but if that was the case it would have slowed me down. Transition 2
What would you do differently?: Forgot my race belt! I was slow because I was trying to get some nutrition. I should have saved this for the run portion rather than doing it while I stopped. I also lost time putting the bike computer in the bag. Tying laces took too long. Need to put on the race laces next time. Run
Comments: Good run. First mile the slowest and last mile the fastest. What would you do differently?: Run faster. Post race
Warm down: None. What limited your ability to perform faster: Swimming, swimming, swimming. Event comments: The weather could have ruined this race, but the organizers regrouped and did a great job under tough circumstances. Last updated: 2010-09-17 12:00 AM
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United States
55F / 13C
Precipitation
Overall Rank = 2329/4450
Age Group = M 30-34
Age Group Rank = 336/486
Wake up a 5am. Eat a bar. Start drinking water. Wait in the rain for a taxi. Wait in the rain for a bus. Setup transition in mud and rain. Wait for delayed start.
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