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Comments: The run to T1 was maybe 450 Meters...at least that is what I recall the presenter indicating during the course talk the day prior. The run to T1 was included in the Swim Time. What would you do differently?: Sight better. I did a lot of zig zagging. In hindsight, it may not have been that much because the boats kept coming into the lane, but it sure felt as if I was zig zagging all over the course.  Transition 1
Comments: The run to the transition area was long. Taking off the wetsuit was a breeze, no problems there. I took my time. My nutrition was taped to my bike, but I wanted to make sure to take a “salt stick." What would you do differently?: I wouldn't take my time, but really try to be efficient. I can perform T1 in 2 to 3 minutes, as I practiced at home, but because I felt out of shape going into this race, I decided to enjoy and take my time.  Bike
Comments: Running with the bike, mounting and clipping in was easy. I was prepared, and was in a low gear to get up the ramp onto Lake Shore Drive. Going North on Lake Shore, the wind…dang. It was breezy. On the way out (going North) the wind was in my face / coming across my right shoulder. On the way back, it was on my back, but as Lake Shore drive curved (by the Drake), the wind was back in my face. I felt OK, my legs were working fine but my neck really was aching, and my shoulders were extremely tight, like I had knots in them. That was very uncomfortable and it was hard holding up my head. What would you do differently?: Prepare more for the bike leg. Work on my neck strength. Ride in the wind. Transition 2
Comments: I still took my time again. I wasn't looking forward to the Run because I felt as if I expended too much energy on the bike, and my neck and shoulders were really bothering me. On the way out, my core cramped up and my chest got tight which seemed like it caused my shoulders to rise up.  Run
Comments: Horrible run. As I was running out of the transition, I cramped up, same place I always do, under my rib cage. Also, I couldn’t get my legs moving quickly. About two miles into the run my lower quads, by my knees, cramped up. I had to walk to mile 3, then jogged a ½ mile, walked again, then jogged mile 4, maybe walked a bit, got to mile five and jogged ½ mile, walked to the Mile 6 marker, than jogged mile 6 to the finish. I ended up walking much more that I thought. I think I may have walked half and jogged half...just look at my pace, that isn't a typo. What would you do differently?: Run more. Have the right nutrition...I am not sure if I drank too much or too little on the bike. Post race
Warm down: I met my family after the race and had a bannana and Gatoraide G3 (that was horrible). I ended up having water, as much as I could handle (slowly drinking 1/2 a bottle). It was really great to see my family and the support they provided. Starting out the race, my goal was to finish, and I did, with a smile. I am proud of myself. Deep down, I would have liked to jog/run the entire run portion but I anticipated this. What limited your ability to perform faster: I wasn't prepared...I stopped endurance training in August. Event comments: Very organized. The only thing they could have done different is move the finish more north, closer to the transition area. It was a long walk back to the transition. Last updated: 2011-03-06 12:00 AM
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73F / 23C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 2594/3325
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 0/
This was my first Olympic Distance Event and my goal was to finish. Originally I wanted to peak at this event, but I started my training way too early in the season and I peaked in June, for a Sprint Distance Event. After the Sprint Event, I lost steam with summer, new workout routines to accomodate kids being home, and just burnt out...I know, excuses, but that is life.
I did have a pre-race routine planned, which I followed. I woke up at 3:45, ate a peanut butter Bagel, took my vitamins and had water. This is the same routine I follow when I workout.
I made it to the transition area at 4:15 AM...this was perfect timing, no lines, no rush. I found my area and took my time setting up. After set up, I went through my T1/T2 routine, ensuring I had everything set out in the right place. Next, I walked the grounds to familiarize myself with my location. This routine really served me well as I had no troubles finding my way to my bike during the race.
Because there was no swim warm up, I did light upper and lower body stretching and push ups to keep my muscles moving. I didn't do this in my sprint distance race earlier in the year and it bit me, so I ensured that I did some warm up routine.