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Comments: I can't say that I'm unhappy with my time but the swim could've been better. I had two things going against me. One was that I only got in the pool once about 1.5 weeks before the race, so my arms burned a bit. Two was the asthma-like condition I seem to have developed recently. I felt short of breath and it was quite uncomfortable. What would you do differently?: Train more, inhaler before race.  Transition 1
Comments: I was feeling a bit winded when I got into transition and it slowed me down. Not sure what I was doing for three and a half minutes (seriously?) but I think I could've really cut this time down had I not been trying to catch my breath. What would you do differently?: Inhaler...  Bike
Comments: The first part of the bike was difficult due to being so winded from the swim, but once I calmed down it went pretty well. I do need to work on my bike handling skills. What would you do differently?: More training, more practice. Transition 2
Comments: Off the top of my head I can't really think of anything I could've done differently, though quick laces might help... What would you do differently?: Not sure  Run
Comments: The first mile was hard due to seized up calves. Once I loosened up a bit it was ok except then I was short of breath again. Fortunately it didn't get too bad and I was able to finish strong. What would you do differently?: Train more for bike/swim to avoid seized up calves, and inhaler in transition. Post race
Warm down: Walking back to the car... What limited your ability to perform faster: Breathing difficulties, undertraining for bike and swim, extra weight on my body. Event comments: The parking situation is nerve wracking, getting there early is better. Last updated: 2011-10-02 12:00 AM
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KOZ Enterprises
68F / 20C
Sunny
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 53/95
Woke up at 4:45, out the door by 5. Picked up Mom and stopped at Starbucks for coffee, sat in some traffic, and got to the race site by about 6. (Note: next time leave earlier to avoid seriously annoying traffic/parking). Ate a Honey Stinger Waffle (YUM).
The walk from the transition area to the swim start is warmup enough.