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Comments: Overall, I had anticipated the swim to be at least 1 1/2 minutes faster but being that it was difficult to get into a good breathing pattern because I was so bloated it was OK. It would also help I didn't have to navigate around so many runners, oh wait we were suppose to be swimming (it was often hard to tell). Lastly, on this course I will start further out to the right as to avoid some of the vey low spots and rocks I encountered in my SWIM. What would you do differently?: If you wake up late, alter your eating strategy.  Transition 1
Comments: T1 started well. Googles and cap off during run to T1, Shoes and race number belt no problem. Little issue getting my shirt on(note to self: tight shirts don't go on easily when your wet). Things still going well though, helmet and sunglasses on. Big Problem arises, the guy next to me somehow got his wheel spoke around the quick release on my front tire. After some wasted time freeing my bike and alot of patience (as I wanted to hurl his bike into the water), I am finaly off. What would you do differently?: Wear my shirt during the swim. Nothing I could do about the tire issue.  Bike
Comments: The ride was great. I really just tried to settle in the first 3 miles or so. I was with a good group of riders for awhile. They slowly started pulling away but I wanted to stick with my plan, so I stayed with 3 others and we paced each other. Vey full still and burping but I ate 3 Cliff Shot Blocks, and some water on the way out. On the way back, I picked it up a bit and passed a few. Heading into T2, I losened the shoes and unclipped, had a good rolling dismount and over the mat. I was really pleased with the bike. What would you do differently?: Maybe, not wait as long to start pushing a little harder. Transition 2
Comments: Not bad, a little slow as well but no one to blame here but myself. Not sure what happened here. What would you do differently?: Maybe go without the socks.  Run
Comments: Started well, just as I turn to start lap one, I feel as though I'm going to throw up. My eating strategy has caught up with me again. I slowed as it's making it hard to get a good breathing pattern. I had to stop and walk fo about 10 seconds. When about 5-8 people pass me, I've had enough and my competive edge gets me running again. I finally find a comfortable pace. Not the pace I had planned but it was comfortable. The last mile I am feeling better and pick it up a bit, I am able to finish strong. What would you do differently?: Again, Changing my eating strategy would have helped the whole day and it really effected my run. If I would not have had to walk I would say below average but walking was not anywhere in the plan so overall, Bad. Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster: My eating. Event comments: Overall, I am very pleased with my performance. Being my first Triathlon, I set a goal to be under 1:30:00 and I beat that. It was great having the support of my wife, two kids, in-laws and friends. That helped get through the run. I know I could have finished better but things happen and I am still pleased. I know what to do differently next month and where I need to work harder. Great race everyone and another thanks to Mike who helped me getting ready for my 1st Tri. Last updated: 2006-08-15 12:00 AM
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Tricat Sports
60F / 16C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 87/257
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 15/30
I had planned to get up at 4:30 but of course either my alarm never went off or I just didn't hear it. At 5:30ish, I awake and look at the clock, Holy $h!t, all the training and hard work for my first triathlon and I can't get up on time. A mistake that will haunt me all through the race, I decided to stay with the same eating strategy, as i thought the race wa still and 1 1\2 from now and I should be OK. 2 glasses of water, a bagel w\peanut butter and a banana. I am full and head out for the City Island which is only about a 15 minute drive for me. On the way, a monster energy and some energizing Jelly beans.
Upon arrival, I check tire pressure and did some spinning for about 5 minutes. Setup Transition, get chip timer and a quick jog while listening to the IPod. As I was pressed for time, my warm-ups were shorter than I had planned and I felt bloated. Walked to Bathhouse, had a quick warmup in the water.