Swim
What would you do differently?: 1) Start in the front of the group 2) pre-tape nipples 3) no neoprene socks in that temperature Transition 1
Comments: 1) put sun screen in back pockets and reapply while on the bike 2) definitely change into bike clothes 3) wear tight biking jersey and biking shoes/socks for sun protection What would you do differently?: 1) Put the remainder of arm sleeves on during bike 2) tape everything to the bike then move to my pockets 3) tape items into pockets Bike
Comments: 1. Nutrition, four sandwiches, drank 2-3 Heed, ate bananas at stations, drank Weider gel pack 2. continue to put sunscreen on while biking 3. Took off biking gloves on final mile What would you do differently?: 1) go to the the bathroom less 2) Train more in the saddle Transition 2
Comments: 1. continue to put sunscreen on during bike to save T2 time What would you do differently?: 1. Don't carry two bottles Run
Comments: 1. Bring hydration race belt 2. use small perpetuem bottles in belt 3. Eat and drink at the stations What would you do differently?: 1. Don't carry two bottles Post race
Event comments: I have completed (3) 70.3 races and this was the best executed race so far. An excellent choice for those who are interested in doing a full distance with less drama. Last updated: 2012-10-24 12:00 AM
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United States
Set Up Events
55F / 13C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 190/551
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 48/102
Massage Wednesday before the race
Weather warmed up to around 70 during the race
Ranking was by sex only, women were ranked in their own category
Hotel didn't offer breakfast earlier enough, the light breakfast we ate was too light.