![]() Swim
Comments: I haven't swam a single yard since Ironman Arizona back in November, so I wasn't expecting much. I figured my technique and overall fitness would get me through in a respectable time. I'm pretty happy with it actually...it was a bit of work, but that's okay. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Fairly happy with this transition. I was a bit winded from the swim, and it was a decent ways from the water to the racks, but my suit came off with no problems. Left shoes clipped in, put on the new aero helmet, sunglasses, and I was off. ![]() Bike
Comments: After doing two Ironman distance races last year and no short course stuff, I was curious to see how my fitness would translate over. I was using my DIY disc cover, and had just bought a Lazer Tardiz aero helmet the day before the race. I did kind of a flying mount, and got me feet in pretty quickly. Got up to speed after the initial little hill, but after that it was just a matter of going for it. There seemed to be a little bit of a headwind, or maybe a slight rise to some legs of the rectangular loop we were riding, but I maintained right in the 21-24 mph range. Never felt tired or uncomfortable, but felt pretty fast at the same time. Only had 3 guys pass me the entire race, so that has to count for something. Rode back into the park, got my feet out of my shoes and did a clean dismount. What would you do differently?: Nothing ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Nothing unusual to report. ![]() Run
Comments: I'm very happy with this run. In the past, I've had issues with cramping from going out too fast/hard. This time I reigned it in right out of transition and tried to settle in to a comfortable pace. I got passed by a few people but didn't worry about it. It started getting a bit hot out there, so I grabbed some water from the first aid station and splashed it over my head. As I started to finish the first loop, I started to finish the first loop I started to pick up the pace and felt good. Checked my watch at the 3 mile mark and saw 22:30. The second loop I tried to stay nice and even with my pace, waiting till a mile to go to pick it up a bit. I show a 21:30 for the second half, which works for me. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Rinsed off with some water, and started packing my stuff up for the drive home. What limited your ability to perform faster: Neglecting my swim training Event comments: This was a fantastic, low key event. Over 700 participants, but it never felt crowded. Next year I think I'll bring the family and tent trailer and camp at the lake. I'll be back next year either way. Last updated: 2012-01-20 12:00 AM
|
|
United States
Klein | Clark Sports
WarmF / 0C
Overall Rank = 139/735
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 17/73
Left the house at 4am for the 2+ drive out to the desert. Ate a banana, a package of chocolate mini donuts and drank some Diet Coke and Gatorade.
Arrived on site about 6, parked, and made my way down to sign in. Got a spot on my rack and got everything ready. Had my suit on and was down at the
water about 20 minutes before my wave went off.
Swam out about 50 yards and back.