Run
Transition 1
Swim
Comments: The swim really worried me. I got off to a good start but started dragging to the right (breathing side). Sighted well to get back on course. 2x had to flip on my back, but this just made me dizzy. Probably didn't have to, just anxiety. Really found my rythm a couple of times. I need more of this. When in the groove, felt really comfortable, but the sighting threw me off. Goggles fogged up and had to wash them out at bouy 2. What would you do differently?: No time on my back. Just keep my head down and keep swimming. I'm strong enough, but just have too much OWS anxiety. Practice, Practice, Practice. Transition 2
Comments: Swim was first not second... Got out of my wetsuit pretty quickly. Felt a little dizzy. Got my shoes on, but didn't feel like bending down to put on socks. Race belts are nice... :) What would you do differently?: Take time to put on socks. May slow me down but the extra couple of seconds is really not important. Run
Comments: This was my first time running without socks. BAD IDEA. Got blisters on both feet. Not too bad though. I could feel some of the rubbing, but it didn't affect my run. I had a hard time catching my breath after the swim. Took almost the first mile to get going ~12 Min. Second Mile was 9 min and third was ~8 min. Probably the slowest first miles I've had in a race. I did pick up the pace for the second and especially the third mile. It got really windy and started sprinkling near the end. What would you do differently?: Should have put on socks!!! I need to run some more in my tri suit and also work on running/biking right after swimming. Swim/Run and Swim/Bike bricks are not to common but I need to practice this so I can find my stride quicker. Post race
Warm down: Walked around, got some gatorade and water. What limited your ability to perform faster: Practice transition between water and running. I need to relax and loosen up between the swim and run. I'm used to cycling after swimming and I found it hard to catch my breath. Very disappointed in my run time. I've done <25 min in several 5k this year. But the swim really took everything out of me. Open water is tough. I'll just keep practicing and make an amazing turn around at the 5430... Event comments: This is a very well organized event. I would definitely recommend it for people to get some good OWS experience and a great way to break up the week. I'm glad the weather cooperated. Weather got nasty at the end but was perfect during the swim and 1/2 the run. Note to all other CO BTr's Get out here it's fun and done right. More races to come!!! Last updated: 2006-06-01 12:00 AM
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United States
Surf & Turf Aquathon USA
Overcast
Overall Rank = 9/14
Age Group = 35-.39
Age Group Rank = 7/9
Got there early and registered.
Got in the water to acclimate to the temperature. Wasn't too bad. Actually things are warming up... Walked around and set up my transition. Talked to Mike Ricci, Mark, Matt and Julia. Tried to get the butterflies out of my stomach as this was my first OWS race.