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Comments: This swim kicked butt. My last race I had a total panic attack, but today it was pure enjoyment. The water was great, it tasted fine, and I had so much fun that I had to do some backstroke just to enjoy the feeling of being in the water. What would you do differently?: Breathe more bilaterally. I breathed almost exclusively unilaterally, and it did give me some serious "sea legs" when I came out of the water. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Super T1. Last time my wet-suit got stuck on the timing chip, so I was super aware this time, and just pulled it over. I was crazy dizzy from the swim though, and almost fell over when taking the suit off, which is what happened last time as well. What would you do differently?: Nada - super T1 ![]() Bike
Comments: I thought I was going to be faster, but my left quad was tight, so I didn't go all out as I wanted to save myself for the run. I did manage to stay aero THE ENTIRE ride though, except when cornering, and it didn't mess my lower back up too bad. My cadence was great, and my recent cockpit/saddle adjustments were perfect. What would you do differently?: I need to stretch my hamstrings BIG TIME. As they tighten up during the ride, I lose power, and it causes me to slow down on slow inclines. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: The transition area was at the bottom of a hill, so I almost didn't get my left foot out of the shoe before dismounting, and I broke so hard I slid to a stop. But ah well, that was just pretty cool. I put socks and shoes on, number belt, took a quick sip of energy drink, and downed a gel. What would you do differently?: Nothing. It was a great transition, and I had planned it out exactly how I wanted it. My wife was standing just outside yelling: "hurry up" several times...that was too funny. ![]() Run
Comments: I started timing my splits, but quickly found out that there was no way to find out as there were no markers that I could see. I just found my groove and went for it, and was only passed by three guys the entire way, except by the finish where me and two others guys started an all out sprint that I lost. What would you do differently?: It was a super strong run, and I enjoyed it tremendously, but I will be racing my 70.3 in my other Asics as I did get some pain in my left big toe bunion. ![]() Post race
Warm down: I did some serious hamstring stretches, as well as some lower back stretches. Ate some oranges and drank a lot of water. Hung out with my wife and LA Tri Club friends. What limited your ability to perform faster: Probably my hamstrings getting tight, and maybe I could have shaved some more off my swim if I had been breathing bilaterally. Event comments: I loved this race. Thought it was really well put together. The venue was just gorgeous, and the routes were rocking. This is a race I would recommend for sure. I am certain that almost anyone would enjoy it, as it was also really scenic. It also helps that it had 1000 participants, and the atmosphere was electric. Last updated: 2008-02-17 12:00 AM
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United States
Klien & Clark Sports, LLC
79F / 26C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 62/435
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 1/15
Ate two whole wheat sandwiches with Almond Butter, Banana and Honey. Took my Acid Zapper supplements, and well as my Chinese Herbs. Drank a bottle of NO Explode 30 min's before race.
Swam a relaxed 50-100 yds. Did some stretches for the hamstrings and lower back. Got my shoulders nice and loose. Hung out with my wife and some fellow LA Tri Club members, as well as Erik who I edged out at the Super Seal in the Clydes.