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Comments: OMG! Wouldn't you know it? My goggles screwed up again! I had to fix them in the first 20-30 meters and then was stuck in the middle of a HUGE pack. Took until most of the way to the final turning buoy in before I could break clear to swim a decent rhythm. What would you do differently?: Either make TRIPLE sure the goggles are a tight seal or just suck it up and not try to fix it during the race.  Transition 1
Comments: Long T1 time was because it was a long run up the beach just to get to the transition area. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Very happy.  Bike
Comments: As soon as we got up and over the bridge, we had a one-lane width to make a U-turn to go up it again. Had to coast down the hill just so I could get the gearing right for the uphill with ABSOLUTELY no momentum. Coming back over and down the return trip, I hit over 32 MPH!! WHEEEE!!! What would you do differently?: Nothing. I'm happy with how I did. Transition 2
Comments: I couldn't be happier with my transitions. I was fastest in my age group for both transitions (this race director calculates the transition places too). What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Run
Comments: I was just happy to finish the run. My run training is still minimal and the bridge was brutal. I'm very happy for the shape I'm in right now. What would you do differently?: When I can train at full tilt again, I know I'll blow this time away! Post race
Warm down: Took it easy, did a lot of walking. What limited your ability to perform faster: Minimal run training, no hill training. Event comments: I'm very happy overall with everything. These races are as much a social event as a competition and I always enjoy chatting with my tri-buddies. Last updated: 2006-07-08 12:00 AM
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United States
Multirace
82F / 28C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 15/89
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/12
Had to get up at 4:00 AM since it's over 45 minutes to this place. Bob and I got the van packed with the bikes, helmets, etc. Coffee of course was important before we left.
Got to the race site before the packet pickup line got too long (YAY!). Got transition set up and chatted with friends.
Tiny little bike ride just to make sure the bike was running okay. Did some little jogs and a few short sprints. Went into the ocean about 5 minutes before race time to tune up and make sure the goggles were set right.