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Comments: Really need to continue to work on the swim. This time I left everyone in my wave go out so I was last but caught 2 people by the time we were 100 yds out. I swam my own race and paced myself based on my ability. This time I did not come out of the water totally wasted. Tired but with enough energy to proceed to the bike. What would you do differently?: I need to join a masters swim to improve my stroke and breathing.  Transition 1
Comments: I liked that my bike was within a few rows of the exit to the bike. The weather was nice so I was able to lay out my stuff for transitioning to the next event. What would you do differently?: Nothing, just continue to work on streamlining the transition process.  Bike
Comments: I felt really good on the bike. The course was constant rolling hills and I feel like my legs are alot stronger than they were a month ago. A few of the guys from the 2 swim waves after mine passed me on the bike in the first mile, but after that I was only passed by 2 people and I passed a number of people. What would you do differently?: Have a more structured bike training plan, do more hill workouts and some longer rides to build endurance. Transition 2
Comments: I ran out of transition area while putting my headband on and attaching watch. I think the place for me to make progress was with racking my bike. It seemed to take me alittle longer to get it in place before I could start taking off my shoes and helmet. What would you do differently?: Practice the transition when I do a brick.  Run
Comments: It was really hot and humid. It was difficult when not in a shaded portion of the trail. I only saw one person not walk for awhile during the entire 3.3 miles. I tried to use the downhill portion as a recovery, using long strides and loose hips. There were two water stops, one at mile 1 and one at mile 2. I drank water and then took and additional cup to pour over myself, which helped for only a minute because of the humidity. What would you do differently?: Run more. Post race
Warm down: Walked around, found tub of ice water and rehydrated myself. What limited your ability to perform faster: I need to continue to work on getting in better shape and to improve my swim technique. Event comments: This race was well planned, from the volunteers directing people where to park, to the hot dogs/chips/cookies at the end. There were volunteers everywhere, if you had a question, pointing out turns and encouraging participants. Very well ran. Last updated: 2011-08-06 12:00 AM
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Dakotah! Sport and Fitness
82F / 28C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 86/100
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 4/4
Arrived at race early and set up transition area. There were plenty of spots and I chose one close to the exit to the bike and run. Once set up went back to car and took a 20 minute nap (reflection).
I had already checked out my bike prior to racking it. Took a short jog toward the end of the course where we would end the run to get a feel for landmarks that let me know there was only 1/4 mile to go. Then took a brief swim before the first wave was set up.