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Comments: I felt ready to go for the swim, so I started up front to avoid the mosh pit. That worked well, a lot less contact, and I started quickly. Felt like I was moving slightly below my intended speed, and i was based on my time. slightly off course a few yards here and there. Goal was 11, hit 11:30. What would you do differently?: go faster, and sight better. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: goal was 1:30, close. My timing chip was falling off and it took me about 15 sec to take it off and reattach it. What would you do differently?: put my timing chip on a lot tighter ![]() Bike
Comments: Felt good on the bike. Goal was 33 so I beat that slightly. Could have pushed slightly more, but happy with this time. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: goal was 1:00, close again. could only get one foot out of bike shoes, so I ran w/ one bare foot and one bike shoe. Cost me a few sec. Shoes didn't slip on easily as I would like. What would you do differently?: find something to help me get shoes on faster. ![]() Run
Comments: I was very tight at the beginning and calves felt almost cramping. stopped to stretch for about 10 sec and helped a lot. Legs felt heavy and tight. 1/2 way through had a bit of diff breathing. Ran 7:49 mi pace the week before at Castaic, and was at 7:45 mi in training, so this time was very disappointing. Goal was 22:30, so 4 min slower was not what I was expecting. took about 1 1/2 mi before I could run at a good pace. finished fast. What would you do differently?: Train more w/ intense bike - run bricks to prepare legs and flexibility so I can go faster earlier. ![]() Post race
Warm down: walked and stretched, drank those zico drinks, ate oranges, bananas. Waited with family and watched Kurt come in later. What limited your ability to perform faster: Tightness and heaviness in legs. Just saw this post about sportslegs, might try it. Event comments: I like the race and the community feel. Lots of first timers, and people having fun. Last updated: 2011-08-22 12:00 AM
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United States
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
65F / 18C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 107/498
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 23/61
woke up at 5, showered, stretched, ate oatmeal. Packed up and met Kurt who picked me up at 5:40.
got a good spot on the rack and warmed up by stretching, running, and ballistic exercises.