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Comments: I have only done shorter swim tris since my meltdown at Blue Lake two years ago. I was sooooo nervous for this swim. I kept my head down, counted my strokes, and just kept moving forward. It got crowded around the buoys and I had to do some breast stroke to get through the mayhem. 63 other people in my wave made things a bit crowded. I was so proud of myself for never resorting to the backstroke! What would you do differently?: More training. I think I could be a decent swimmer if I would just get out and swim more.  Transition 1
Comments: Wobbly and dizzy coming out of the swim. I did a bit of staggering and trying not to fall down as I took off my wetsuit. Other than that, this was a good transition for me. What would you do differently?: Just sit down to take the wetsuit off!  Bike
Comments: Couple of near mishaps - had a close encounter with a guy riding on my side of the MUP as I came out of the express lane tunnel. It scared the hell out of me. I was going pretty fast and he was coming up a fairly steep hill. Could have been very ugly. And he wasn't supposed to be there. What would you do differently?: Feel like I could have given it a little more. Dang. Transition 2
Comments: Nice and quick - in and out. What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Run
Comments: My fastest 5K ever! YAY! Even with the huge ass hill. Definitely left it all on the course. What would you do differently?: I don't really like to run, so more training doesn't seem very likely. Post race
Warm down: Wandered a bit. Did some foam rolling. What limited your ability to perform faster: Not enough swimming. Event comments: Awesome race. I would like to be back next year! Last updated: 2013-04-23 12:00 AM
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Benaroya Research Institute and SeaFair
60F / 16C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 189/620
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 10/64
Stayed at our friend's luxurious house the night before. Ate some good food at Issaquah Brewhouse and got a decent night's sleep. Got up at 4:50 and ate a banana and a Luna bar. Drank water.
Not much warm-up. Stood around for an hour watching the Oly athletes head out. I was the second wave of the sprint distance. Got in the water a few minutes before and was feeling really, really nervous and jittery. Lack of preparation definitely played a role.