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Comments: Need to get better here - next time might be no socks and trying with shoes on the bike. But I felt good coming out and not hyper ventilating.  Bike
Comments: New bike made a big, big difference. I was moving and I passed a bunch of folks. Like a ton. Aero bars were a huge help and was focused on keeping the mph in the 20s. I rode hard but felt still I can harder What would you do differently?: This was my third real ride on the bike and first real ride with the bars. Bars needed adjustment. I can only get faster Transition 2
Comments: Felt fast; took time to grab a bite to eat this time. Good move  Run
Comments: The run is my issue - I am getting better - this is my third tri ever and the the best run ever. I had the first mile in just under 9 minutes so the third mile was quick - real quick Post race
Warm down: I took time to cool down; really did not feel so bad thanks to the amazing weather. Took a great massage and a really long hot shower. Was not hungry until much later. Event comments: Compared to Gold Rush, this is a much better tri - simply easier. The bike course is better and the run is better. I had three goals: 1) Break 1:20 2) Break 1:18 (was going to have too race well to do this) 3) Stretch goal - break 1:16 ( would have to really race well and transition well) - I thought I could do it but the match was fuzzy. So going 1:13:10 was unexpected but really pleased. The swim and bike were positives and the run was ok. Need to get faster there somehow. Last updated: 2011-07-17 12:00 AM
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Overall Rank = 87/257
Age Group = Master Clysedal
Age Group Rank = 7/17
Up at 4:40 and oatmeal for breakfast. Opened the garage door to a real rain. Back inside to check the radar - looks local to Lake Norman. Wrap my bike up and get off by 5:15. Get to the lot at the Y at 5:50. Little later than I wanted and it is raining
Took me a few minutes to get my bearings on the race setup. I still can not figure out why chip pick up and body markings were so far apart.
Set up my transition area - I was a mess this morning - took my forever to feel like I was together. I jumped in the pool for a warmup 250. Water was warm and felt good. Dried off then ran some - every time I try and do a warm up run and I so tense. Need to work on this.
Tight transition area but it was a non issue
Then I sat and relaxed to my music (and visit the restroom 4 times). Grab lots of water, and some food.
I purposely got to the start line with like 5 minutes to go.