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Comments: I think I led my wave through the swim.. somebody passed me running into T1 though. Didn't wear a wetsuit but the water was upper 60's and only 500 meter swim, didn't have any problems or regrets. What would you do differently?: Swim was fine for this short distance. I'm not sure I'm in good enough shape to keep the same pace for a 1.2 miler without being exhausted at the end, though. More training! ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Forgot to strap my helmet so I had to wait up at the mounting area. Took an extra 30 seconds because I had to move out of people's way then my bike kept tipping over. What would you do differently?: Strap helmet before running out ![]() Bike
Comments: This being my first bike race, I was surprised that I was passing people the entire time. Only 2-3 people passed me during the bike. I think my pace was around 20-21 mph, probably should be a lot faster than this for a sprint distance triathlon. I hope to hold 21+ mph during the half ironman in March, so I need to get training. What would you do differently?: Figure out an easier way to access Goo. I spent at least a minute digging into my pocket to get it out. Also bring a 2nd water bottle and utilize salt/electrolyte tabs. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Accidentally started running back toward the entrance to start the run leg. Luckily Marisa was helping me out on the side and yelled at me to go the other way. ![]() Run
Comments: Was a fun course. Didn't really have any issues with the run. Started off a little slow (8:30ish) but eventually got it down to 7-7:30ish. What would you do differently?: More training. There's a long way to go before I'll be able to hold 8 min/mile for 13 miles. ![]() Post race
Warm down: None- yikes! Drove home to catch the second half of the Bears game. Event comments: Great race, my first triathlon. I didn't stay for the post-race activities and kinda regret it. Drove home to watch the Bears blow it. Last updated: 2007-08-07 12:00 AM
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KOZ Enterprises
Sunny
Overall Rank = 167/
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 3/31
Woke up in hotel at 5am, drank some water, Airborne, drove to race to try to get parking. It was already packed by 5:45am.
My heat was at 7:55 and they closed the transition at 6:30. Being my first triathlon I didn't realize you should have alternate running shoes to warm up in. So that was a bit of a bummer. I ended up "chilling" in my tri shorts (and nothing else, no shirt, no shoes) from 6:30-7:55, stretched out well, swam for 15 min, got out and jogged and did strides, stretched some more, then went into the water 4 min before my heat started.