Swim
Comments: A little overcome by nerves on the first 500yrds. Goggles were dislodged and could not find a space to swim. Lots of contact with others. Last 750 yards were OK. Got into a rhythm, found my stroke and got it done. Navigation was tough, could not see. Going out was directly into the sun. What would you do differently?: Tinted goggles. More warm up and arrive in time the day before for the practice swims. Transition 1
Comments: I'm getting better with this. Suit came off relatively easy, everything set up and ready. I had remembered to leave the bike in an easy gear! What would you do differently?: Just move faster. Bike
Comments: This was a humbling experience. Definitely need to train for the climbing if I am to do this again. What would you do differently?: Not too much. Given my training and the course, this was as good as it was going to get. Transition 2
Comments: Transition seems to be the discipline that I am improving at the most! Did have a little difficulty finding the rack. Rev3 does great with this. The spaces are assigned and labeled with your name. Also the rack is a wooden box on the ground for your rear wheel, no trying to have the bike and banging into other bikes. This was the most organized, best transition area I have ever seen. I did get 50 feet away from the bike and realized I forgot race belt and had to retrieve it. What would you do differently?: Put the race belt on immediately. Run
Comments: I set out thinking that I could go sub 2hrs on this run (my best open HM is 1:46). I kept a 9min/mi pace for about 6 miles, then had to give it up. The hills were just too much for me. The last 5 were a run/walk combination. What would you do differently?: Go slower than my goal would suggest in the first half, then see if I could dial it up. Post race
Warm down: Stop moving, sit. What limited your ability to perform faster: My lack of training. Event comments: This is a great race with very picturesque bike and run courses. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a challenge. Last updated: 2011-12-24 12:00 AM
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United States
Revolution 3
70F / 21C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 771/1063
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 88/115
Swam a little. Maybe 100yrds total.