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Comments: Overall a good first swim. I had a nice gap ahead of me and behind me initially because two racers did not show up.......the gap closed and I passed one swimmer ahead of me. Midway through the swim a faster swimmer came chopping through the lane to pass several swimmers, water got quite choppy but I just kept swimming. I didn't let it bother me. What would you do differently?: Pace myself at the beginning. I went out a little fast. Also, keep up momentum even though trying to avoid slower swimmers.  Transition 1
Comments: Transition went pretty much as planned. I ran from the pool, took off goggles and cap, and swiftly put on socks, shoes, helmet, gloves and camelback. I also remembered to unlock the camelback tube.......the one thing I didn't do which would have helped was attempt to dry off my feet. I put my feet in my socks and noticed immediately that my feet were sloshing around in my bike shoes....oh, well...now I know. What would you do differently?: Put baby powder in socks and shoes and dry off feet!  Bike
Comments: This was a really good ride for me.....my previous two rides on this course I only average 14 mph....so I did pick up the pace and was able to maintain it very easily....... Most of the course I was by myself....but I did pass three riders....I felt really good about my efforts. I was a little too tenantive at the corners but that was understable due to a recent bike fall I had earlier in the week and the rain the day before. I just didn't want to fall over and I didn't. What would you do differently?: Slow down coming out of transition. I had a little trouble clipping in and almost just continued to proceed out of the gate. Instead, I stopped for a second...got my bearings and away I went......that was a good decision. Need to remember in each section of the race to get my pace started and find my rhythm....... Transition 2
Comments: Quick transition.....got helmet, shoes, and everything off and started moving with visor and race belt in hand. Had 2 quick Cliff Shot blocks and away I went..... What would you do differently?: Not take water as I exited the transition......slowed down my run start since I cannot drink and run at the same time!  Run
Comments: Running is the most difficult discipline for me.....I really need to put in some training time and learn to push myself a little harder. While I have to combine a run/walk interval....I need to increase the time running and balance out the water stops...... I was glad that I kept going and was able to finish the race. My run time was comparable to my average 5k times.....which is good. What would you do differently?: Work more on running.......not take water right out of transition...it was too soon....should have planned to run to first water station on course, take water and walk short distance and then pick up running more....... Post race
Warm down: Walked around with husband......had a soda, cookie and slice of pizza. Felt really good, not dehydrated, not too hot. What limited your ability to perform faster: Inexperience, difficulty with running...... Event comments: This was a great race for beginnners...everyone was really encouraging and supportive. The race volunteers and staff kept things moving and organized. I really felt good about racing alongside some really talented and experienced athletes.....who supported me along the way. It was nice to be able to race my race and not feel intimidated.....I will definitely do this race again next year. Last updated: 2006-06-11 12:00 AM
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Overall Rank = 132/144
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 25/27
Arrived in Richmond the day before the race and picked up our packets. We went to bed around 11:00 or so and I slept pretty well. Woke up easily at 4:45 and had a bowl of oatmeal, banana and little gatorade. Drove to race site 2 miles away and my husband(jimbo) and I were happy to see most of the racks still empty..including the ones we were assigned to! I worried that we would get there late and be squeezed into the middle of the rack.......
As I was walking to the racks with my bike and tri bucket. . . a nice lady helped me carry my stuff and help me find my rack. That friendliness continued through out the entire experience. Everyone was really friendly, encouraging and helpful....really helped to easy my first time fears.
I set up my transition area and felt very comfortable. I did forget flip flops to wear after the transition area was closed....but all in all things went very smoothly.
I chose not to warm up in the pool. Warm up was between 6-6:45 and I wasn't going to be getting in the pool till 8:00....so there wouldn't have been much point. Instead, I walked around the site with my husband and took everything in......we watched the initial swim waves take off and then I watched my husband exiting the swim before getting in line myself. It was actually nice to be able to see how things would work before I had to start......