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Comments: Started myself in the front of the pack and got swum over a TON. Never really drafted but held a pretty direct line from start to finish. Was difficult getting into a rhythm, for me a pretty terrible swim. I just don't like being in with everyone....can never seem to get used to it. What would you do differently?: Swim training. OWS/group practices.  Transition 1
Comments: This was a great T1, I was able to run all the way through and just get moving. What would you do differently?: Nothing!  Bike
Comments: For me - a perfect bike ride. I realized as I was turning left on a slight downhill as I tried to brake I couldn't - dumb me didn't check that the brake calipers were CLOSED before leaving transition before the race. I reached down and grabbed the front one while riding, tried to get the rear but couldn't and figured I'd chance it. This was a bad call. While riding I drank plenty of water and besides the one early hill I rarely struggled. Passed a LOT of riders, that always feels good and never happens for me. Enjoyed every minute out there. What would you do differently?: NOTHING! Transition 2
Comments: So...as I dismounted I fell. I think because of the brake issue, I didn't stop as quickly as I expected to and was just moving too fast and went down as I tried to hop off before the dismount line. Which wouldn't be a big deal, but I definitely twisted my right ankle the way I fell. Decided I'd run and see what happened, forgot my race number, luckily another athlete reminded me to get it and I was on my way. By now it was HOT. What would you do differently?: Close and check brakes, duh!  Run
Comments: It was HOT at this point. The first half mile my right ankle was KILLING ME. KILLING. Then it got numb and I just plodded through the run. Walked all the water stops to get enough water in me. All said, not a bad run, it's the best I can do on 75 degrees in direct sun! What would you do differently?: Not fall off my bike and sprain my ankle? Despite the ankle and the heat - this is a great 5k time for me. Post race
Warm down: Ate a crab cake, drank a beer, sat in the shade down by the water to relax a bit. Tied up my ankle to get some compression on it. What limited your ability to perform faster: Falling off my bike! AHHH!! Lack of swim training. Event comments: Beautiful venue, beautiful weather, this was a great last minute decision race and one I would make again :) Last updated: 2014-06-04 12:00 AM
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United States
Richmond Multisports
75F / 24C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 91/146
Age Group = 30-34F
Age Group Rank = 9/12
Got up at 4:30 and had oatmeal at home, stopped at hardee's for coffee and a chicken biscuit on the way (on a 1.5 hour drive). After I got my packet and set up transition, drank some gatorade and ate a banana, then watched the olympic swim.
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