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Comments: Even in the pool, I need ~200-300m to get into a groove. Same happened here. I took it easy for the first 3/4 of the swim, could have done much better. I just went into it thinking to relax and glide. After the last buoy, I kicked it up a bit and was disappointed that it was over-had a lot left in me. What would you do differently?: nothing since it was my 1st tri. In the future, not be so concerned about conserving energy. Could have sped it up earlier than I did.  Transition 1
Comments: Went fine. Didn't rush, but didn't take my time. I guess I 'hussled' as much as I could. What would you do differently?: Nothing besides practicing transitions.  Bike
Comments: Up until mile 4 (the 3 hills), I passed many and was passed by no one. Then the hills came! At the expo we were told that 80% of the participants walk up the hills. My goal was to not walk it, and somehow, I managed not to walk. The 3rd hill kicked my butt, though. After recovering, I took it easier than I could have. Again, didn't want to overdo it and bonk at the end. Could have picked it up at bit during the last half. Overall, I enjoyed it! What would you do differently?: Hill repeats...more of them! I live near some pretty decent ones, so that is what I will be doing. Transition 2
Comments: Went fine...nothing special!  Run
Comments: Yesterday we were told that the race would be a 5k instead of 2.8 due to moving the transition area closer to the water. The race results show me as having a 9:48 mile...am thinking the run was closer to 2.8 because my running was crappy! Heading out, I felt fine. Mile 1-2 I felt horrible. It was HOT and HUMID. When training, I run at 6am when it is still cool and comfy. The last mile I got a second wind and was able to actually run a decent pace until the finish line. What would you do differently?: Train more in the heat/humidity. Post race
Warm down: I had to get away from the crowd-felt claustrophobic for some reason! Just keep walking, ate a slice of watermelon, stretched a bit What limited your ability to perform faster: The only physical thing affecting me was my quads. Last Sunday I played softball and killed them...to the point where yesterday I couldn't lift leg up while putting shoe on. I took it easy during parts of the race when I felt my quads hurting a bit. But I can't say they really limited me because I am very pleased the quads didn't give out on me! Event comments: Loved this as a 1st tri...so much so that I just registered for my next one in September, with an ocean swim and longer bike. Can't wait! Last updated: 2007-06-02 12:00 AM
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78F / 26C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 1178/2129
Age Group = 30-34
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Woke up at 3:40, had tea, granola bar and peach. Headed out at 4:20. Ate 1/2 bagel w/pb at ~6am. First time eating a bagel in years (broken rule #1), but couldn't stomach my typical egg sandwich or bran flakes. Wasn't as nervous as anticipated!
Spent a lot of time in the water. It was so warm! I
Met some great people in the water. Met a wave-mate. Swam around a bunch.