Swim
Comments: my goggles kept filling up with water. I've used em with this setup before no problem, train weekly no problem. I think I may have had the strap too far down the back of my head. In Kona I'm using a new pair I have. What would you do differently?: Do a longer swim warm up and wear new goggles Transition 1
Comments: stuck my foot in between the strap and the top of the shoe at first, not a real big deal time wise all in all. 46/132 3/4 What would you do differently?: stick my foot in the shoe right the first time. Bike
Comments: My legs felt really fatigued from the start to the finish of the bike. At about Mile 7 I got a flat tire, that went about as well as it could. I'm not sure but I think it took about 10:30 to change the tire What would you do differently?: I did a real hard interval run on Tuesday. Yesterday I didn't do any exercise or stretching. I think both of those played a roll. Transition 2
Comments: Had one snafuu with the helmet, one of the chin straps caught on my necklace. Probably added a couple of seconds to the transition. 46/132 1/4 What would you do differently?: Nothing Run
Comments: I had a lot of stiffness in my legs at first, sore ankle, calf hurt. I started feeling pretty good at about mile 5. It could be a good sign for my HIM or it could be that I was just happy it was about over. :) What would you do differently?: Back to the interval on Tuesday and no light run or stretch Saturday. Post race
Warm down: Walked around and drank water. What limited your ability to perform faster: My general poor physical condition. Event comments: The course is very challenging, out of the transition area on the bike you have about a half mile steep uphill. It's got some killer hills and wind can be an issue. I really like the run, I like trail and gravel roads way better than pavement or asphalt any day. It's slower running but the same for everyone. Last updated: 2006-04-19 12:00 AM
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United States
BBSC Endurance Sports
62F / 17C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 116/132
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 4/4
got stuff ready the night before, amended check list to include takeing the usat card to packet pick up.
Got to transition area when it opened, got a good spot got everything set up relaxed and had some coffee.
Stretched a little got in the water and swam just a few strokes just prior to start to get used to the cold.