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Comments: Waves were the biggest of any race I've done so far. Was never able into a rhythm. Seemed like there were a lot of people breast stroking today. 1st turn was a major log jam, ended up swimming wide to avoid the guy treading water. What would you do differently?: Start wider, put my earplugs in BEFORE the gun goes off. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Another first on this T1 - had the strap on my left cleat come out of the metal loop that allows you to tighten the strap. Only took a few seconds to get fixed. What would you do differently?: Put helmet on before taking my bike off the rack, still don't know why I did that. ![]() Bike
Comments: Passed a bunch of people and was only passed by 4-6 riders. What would you do differently?: Not lose my Hammer Gel flask. Reached back for a quick shot of gel at mile 9 and... ut-o. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: I was a real mental boost coming into T2 to a bunch of empty bike racks. Far different than my first race. What would you do differently?: Find a different pair of shoes (see run comments). ![]() Run
Comments: This was the worst run course of any race I've done. The race started near the peak of high tide leaving virtually no hard packed sand to run on. To add to the frustration, ever 100 yards or so, there were these little tidal pools that you either had to run around, try to jump over, or run through. I ran around them for the first mile plus trying to keep my shoes dry. Ended up running through one that was too big to run around. Just after the turn around I took off my shoes and carried them to the finish. What would you do differently?: Vibram Five Fingers. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Water, shade, yogurt, cookie, pizza... What limited your ability to perform faster: Nothing, I was 5 minutes faster than I was last year at this race and still came in 2nd. Event comments: I really like this race with the OLY & Sprint at the same time. If I do not do St. Anthony's next year, I would like to do the OLY. Last updated: 2011-04-17 12:00 AM
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United States
Sarasota Storm Tri Club
73F / 23C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 29/155
Age Group = Under 39 Clydes
Age Group Rank = 2/8
Got off to a little bit of a late start because of bringing the family. Still made it to the race with plenty of time.
None really, got transition set up, went back to the truck with Riley, grabbed chairs and bags/cooler/beach toys and headed down to swim start. Watched the OLY start then went in the water for a quick dip, test the water then got to start.