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Comments: My time was a minute faster than the reverse tri. However, I was panicky, nearly hyperventilating and unable to relax. Not sure the reason. Passed a couple people and got passed by a few. I was thinking negatively the entire time, berating myself for panicking and telling myself, "If you can't handle this you'll be in trouble in an OWS." What would you do differently?: Think positive. Learn to relax!!!  Transition 1
Comments: Transition went pretty well except for one thing. I couldn't get my right cycling shoe on. After three attempts I realized there was an object inside. I pulled out a small, pink, rose-scented candle. Strangely, my friend had the same issue but he found a Corona bottle cap. What would you do differently?: Check my shoes for foreign objects! Invest in a pair of tri shoes.  Bike
Comments: I started the bike with a cycling friend and we were back and forth with the lead for a while until she took charge and I sat about 8 bike lengths behind her. I think being near each other really helped to push, because we ended up 2nd and 3rd in the bike DESPITE making a wrong turn and going down a dead end road with a group of about 5 others. It probably cost us a minute. What would you do differently?: Not take a wrong turn. Remember to drink. Transition 2
Comments: This was a decent transition for me. I did french braids which allowed me to skip a visor. Had Yankz laces on the Kinvara's, so got into them quick. What would you do differently?: Get tri shoes.  Run
Comments: I was really happy with this run. I've only been running a couple weeks during this comeback from my stress fracture (which happened over 4 months ago now) and it's all been treadmills or grass with no real speedwork. I felt very comfortable, the shin felt great and I was able to chat the entire time. Missed #2 fastest run by 2 seconds. Felt good sprinting at the end. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I feel good about the base I have and look forward to start training and doing speed workouts again. Goal: Get back into 20:00s by June. Post race
Warm down: Ate a bunch of bananas and oatmeal cookies. Talked the ears off everyone. What limited your ability to perform faster: Pool comfort is still a huge obstacle. I think triathlon shoes will help, too. Next time I hope to stay on course as well! Event comments: LOVE these races! I was shocked when they announced I was 2nd OA female. Since it was a staggered start nobody knows until the results. For that, I won a gorgeous trophy, Yankz laces and a gift card to a triathlon store. The people and volunteers are wonderful at this series, and you get a really unique shirt for every race in the series. And they're inexpensive! Last updated: 2012-03-25 12:00 AM
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Head First Performance
50F / 10C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 2/45 w
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/6
Didn't sleep well- been plagued by a cough all week. Woke up 2 hours before alarm (4am). Had half a bagel with pb and honey and half a banana, sipped on gatorade. Had g.i. issues but nerve-related; food was fine= no nausea. Also, took one ginger and one S-Cap right before race. Wore tri shorts and tank, and new Phiten compression sleeves for my mending tibial stress fracture.
A few laps in the pool. Was not feeling comfortable about swim.