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Comments: I have GOT to figure out what's going on with the panic attacks when I put my face in the water. It's stupid. I could cut probably 2 whole minutes off the swim if I could put my face in the water for more than 5 strokes.  Transition 1
Comments: I'm still new at getting the wetsuit off - but it didn't get stuck like I had nightmares about. Definately room for improvement.  Bike
Comments: I need more leg strength and more bike time. This is a given. I am happy to report that I stayed on the bike for all the hills - that's a great improvement!! And I really gave it my all and passed a few people on the descents. Previously downhill scared me but I've been working on it. What would you do differently?: like every other aspect - more training Transition 2
Comments: T-2 lumped in with bike time What would you do differently?: run faster with bike - practice flying dismount  Run
Comments: If I don't train more, I will continue to suck. What would you do differently?: I felt ok for swim and bike but the negative voices in my head really got the best of me in the run. I could have given it more. I really had more left in me at the finish but was demoralized by the voices in my head. I wish there was music allowed - that helps me tremendously. Need to work on training without music. Post race
Warm down: I collected a prize...for being the only woman out of over 200 who'd had a baby in the last 12 months. I avoided all the chocolate being handed out (abstaining). My son helped me gather my stuff and load the car and we headed north. What limited your ability to perform faster: taining time. Seriously. I need to prioritize it. Event comments: Porter puts on a great race!! Last updated: 2012-06-12 12:00 AM
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Overall Rank = 170/
Age Group = Athena
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Race was an hour away and son was a volunteer - that meant getting up very early, making sure the baby was fed, and leaving sleeping baby and husband behind. Banana in the car on the drive down, water, and nerves. I was reviewing the list of what to bring and hoping that I had gathered it all the night before and that everything would just go smoothly.
I set up my transition area - end rack near the exit. Then, about 30 minutes before the start, I got my wetsuit on and went in the water for a short swim.