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Comments: Olympic women started last of 13 heats so we were waiting for a long time to start. Had a great swim, started out about a row back. Got caught up with someone for the first 100-150 yards and couldn't get by or around her. Finally went to the outside and got it done. Swim out was nice and easy, swim back was in the sun so sighting was hard. Just followed the crowded and hoped they were going in the right direction. Love the swim!! What would you do differently?: Nothing  Transition 1
Comments: T1 was fairly quick considering the transition area was so large and long. Used the wet suit strippers to help get the wet suit off. I have never seen that service provided at an event before and it was FABULOUS!!! They got it off much quicker than I could have dreamed of. What would you do differently?: Nothin  Bike
Comments: Bike was better than I had expected. I only did one Oly event before so I wanted to beat my time and I did. I think I pushed it fairly well, but could have given it a little more. Drank well and ate GU while biking. Took in lots of water. What would you do differently?: Would like to drop more time and feel the best possible way for me to do this is with the bike. I have a road bike, not a TRI bike. Not sure if I am ready for the next step, but have heard that it will help. Also thinking a new, aero-dynamic helmet might help as well. Need to keep playing with this part, but in general I enjoyed the bike ride. Transition 2
Comments: T2 was good, fairly quick for me. Got my running shoes, hat and bib on and headed out. Did grab a quick bit of a cliff bar on my way out. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: Wow, not even sure to begin with this one. Just recently did 5/3 run in GR, 1/2 marathon at Bayshore, but you could not tell from this run. It was just hot! The aid stations were good, lots of water, gatorade, gu, ice even fruit, pretzels, etc. The volunteers were great! There was alot of walking for me on this course, but I noticed there was alot of walking for alot of people on this course. I can't say it's all due to the heat, but it was HOT... Did I mention it was hot... What would you do differently?: I think I could have prepared for it a little more with more brick work outs and more running in the heat of the day (I try to avoid that at all costs) I would love to tackle an Olympic Distance when the conditions are ideal. This was my second Olympic. I did better my time by 6 minutes over all so I was real pleased about that. I think if I can just get a decent day, I can do much better. Would love to go 3:00 hr even. there is definately alot of time I can cut from my run. Post race
Warm down: Got some water and food. Was not real pleased with the food options after the race...need chocolate..chocolate milk, chocolate cookies, something. Dry pretzels don't do it. Got my gear back to the car, changed and waited on my friend to finish her 1/2 Iron Man. What limited your ability to perform faster: Heat and negative self talk Event comments: Great race. I would do this one again and would recommend it to others. Better food at the finish would be a plus. Nice t-shirts and medals. Last updated: 2012-06-12 12:00 AM
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90F / 32C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 52/87
Age Group = 40-45 Female
Age Group Rank = 5/6
Woke up at 4 AM and ate some cereal, then left the house at 4:30 to pick up my friend who did the 1/2 Iron ( she was first in her age group and rocked it out...by the way). Drove from Lansing to event, quick, easy drive. Got the back roads all the way in, no traffic coming from here to there. Got a nice and close parking spot ( I won't tell where though, I need it there next year)
Ummmmmmm.. warm up...nope. Coffee.