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Comments: Took forever to get started. I think they were behind schedule about 45 minutes. Got in the lane with Rob and some others. Swimming is definitely my toughest part. Considering I just learned how to swim only 12 weeks ago, I was very happy to be in the 10 minute heat. I swam OK. Got worked up breathing. Once I settled myself down I did OK. Rob and I are convinced, this one chick in our heat got away with only 9 laps. What would you do differently?: Next year I will be in the 8 minute heat...ALOT of practice this winter!  Transition 1
What would you do differently?: Had a little difficulty getting bike shoes on. I have 3 straps per shoe, they kept closing up on me when I tried to get my foot in. Probably lost 15 seconds here. I may learn how to get put them on my bike and slip in.  Bike
Comments: I felt the best on my bike. I was passed by only one person...Ken, he was flying. I had no one to pace with so I rode all by myself. Probably passed 10-12 people. Had some wind going out, tailwind coming back. Felt good coming into T2 What would you do differently?: I had some flat parts I felt I could had dug harder...just more practice needed. Transition 2
Comments: Nice T2...nothing to report. What would you do differently?: Notta  Run
Comments: My calves were rock hard for the 1st mile. I felt like I was running with locked knees. My first mile was very slow around 9:30. After a mile they loosened up and I felt great. Nobody passed me on the run, I passed about 10 people. Again, I had no one to pace with, it was like I was training alone. I think it is nice to have someone to pace with and push each other. Ran pretty well the last 2 miles. WIthout the calf issues, I think I could have shaved another minute off. What would you do differently?: Since swim is my weakest link, I spent alot of time in the pool, I need to run more. Post race
Warm down: Water...I can not drink water on the course, messes with my stomach, so I pound it after a workout or event. What limited your ability to perform faster: I could have swam better of I could have stayed more calm in the pool. I need to worry about my swim not what is going on around me or in my lane. Event comments: Great race. This being my second tri and first pool swim, I definitely prefer OWS to pool. Nice event and venue overall. I will consider this one for next year. Nice to see other Bters and hang out afterwards. My wife was going to bring our 3 kids out to watch, but my middle boy was sick with the Croup. Thanks Babe for taking care of him all night so I could rest for my race! Again, this race is dedicated to our baby daughter Pearl we lost this summer! Miss you tons! Last updated: 2006-06-26 12:00 AM
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Fall Frenzy Triathlon
60F / 16C
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Overall Rank = 51/215
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 6/34
Woke up. Ate PB toast and banana...just like every other training day. Im getting sick of eating the same freiking this. I need to change breakfast up!
I was the third bike in the transition area. Got a good spot. I got there at 5:20...way too early. Could wait till 6:00 and still get a good spot. Say some other BTers before the race: Dan, Zev, Rob, Scott, Ken and Curtis before the race. Bathroom about 3 times.