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Comments: This was weird~ I had never bothered practicing "snake" in the pool. Several times, I didn't get a good launch off the wall. Sometimes I didn't even launch off the wall. Bleh. I'm glad I took the advice of a teammate and overestimated my swim time. I was only passed by two and passed three or four. Having people all around me was a great motivator too. Last 25m, I pushed it hard. What would you do differently?: Practice the diagonal launch.  Transition 1
Comments: Tri top got all caught up on my body when I tried to slip it on. Panic = slow T1. What would you do differently?: I know I could've done this so much faster. I think my wetsuit AMICA one was barely slower than this one. Just swim with the top on next time.  Bike
Comments: This time includes T1. 1st lap - Legs just weren't functioning well. Took the turn on Daisy Mountain a bit too sharp in aero, close call. 2nd lap - Legs were beginning to loosen up, but midway through at the turn on DM, started getting sharp cramps in my abdominal. Tried to breathe it out and that was a mistake. Almost threw up (bile in throat). 3rd lap - Cramps went away, and I finally got up to speed. Stood up to get past the incline in front of the community center. Lots of people started cheering :) Passing people left and right. What would you do differently?: I have no idea how to change the outcome of the first lap, except practice S->B bricks? Drink more water the previous day. Transition 2
Comments: Putting on socks were an issue like AMICA. Numb feet + puddle of water from T1 = Caught socks. I was also halfway out of transition and forgot to put on my race belt. Turned around (Do I really need this number???) and put it on. Panic and frustration for this transition. What would you do differently?: Towel dry feet first next time. Should warm and dry my feet. Don't forget the race belt!  Run
Comments: About a half mile in, I started getting cramps in my abdominal again. By the time I got to a mile, it was getting very obvious (3 out of 5). On the incline - 4 + muscle spasms in my right outside shin area. Decline - 4.99999999999. Finish - Might as well almost have had an appendix burst haha. The only things keeping me going were: Thoughts of cousin and two men that were slightly faster than me (pacers; kept me going at a okay pace). By the time I got to the decline, 5 people had passed me and this was turning into a "Get this race over with!". Tough day for the run. *EDIT - I just found out one of those pacers were in my AG, and he got to the finish line 9 seconds before me! AGHHHH! Ha~ What would you do differently?: Drink more water the previous day. Post race
Warm down: Stretch + orange. I knew, at that moment, without a doubt, "I could have done much better than this". (Too many commas) What limited your ability to perform faster: Water intake the previous day. I think the dehydration wreaked havoc this race. From the cramps to almost throwing up. I've learned my lesson! Event comments: All personal stuff aside, this was a great race. Lots of teammates and great staff. Police were exceptional too. I would do this one again. Onto next season! Last updated: 2011-12-03 12:00 AM
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Overall Rank = 33/144
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 8/15
I was wondering why I got cramps this race, and I found out why while discussing the entire day and yesterday's activities with my friend. For AMICA and Nathan's, I drank 5-6 bottles of water the day before. This race? Bowl of soup, a cup of fruits and half a cup of water were all I had for hydration yesterday... Pretty big difference. Bad difference. DRINK WATER or dehydrate!
Woke up at 5AM and great news: barely any pain in my left foot and the bruised lung felt ok. Did the regular routine. Serving of oatmeal, banana and cup of water. Watched some TV. A bit too much. Had to pack things in a hurry and was really rushed. Start to a 'bleh' race. Met up with a friend and drove to Anthem together.
I have no idea what it was, but everything was so rushed. Or I made it feel like everything was. Setting up transition, imagining T1, etc., everything was racing.
Stretched and tried to "cool down". Weather was freezing. Ate a Honey Stinger Waffle and went into the 7:00min line for the pool swim.