![]() Swim
Comments: Actual swim time was 16:00 - did first 200 in 3:18 - was shooting for 3:15 so I was pumped. Seemed to wilt a little at @550- got it back for last 100 and felt really good coming out. What would you do differently?: Find a way to replicate open water in pool - I try not to touch walls and/or keep breathing the same but doesn't get me ready for this much straight swimming. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: doing too much and not quick enough - I wear gloves (which must stop) and HRM - was frustrated that it was taking as long as it did. What would you do differently?: Practice - my socks were with running shoes (nto bike), where to put the gel (looking for a pocket on my tri-shorts before sticking it up my leg) much room for improvement. ![]() Bike
Comments: Feel pretty good about this ride - I think I am at the end of the line with my hybrid. What would you do differently?: I feel like I could always push harder. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Missed the bike on initial hang but other than that pretty good What would you do differently?: n/a ![]() Run
Comments: I dedicate the least amount of training to running (for injury avoidance) so I can't be anything other than accepting off this time. What would you do differently?: build a better base earlier - I have a difficult time keeping my training runs easy early and usually pay with assorted nagging "injuries" that limits training closer to the race. ![]() Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster: I felt the result where in line with the amount and quality of training. Event comments: My second event (the other being this race in 07) and I improved in every category with overall improvement of 2:54 so I was happy with this effort. Need to do more races for practice of both technical and mental aspects. Last updated: 2008-08-11 12:00 AM
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United States
79.5F / 26C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 201/562
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 20/42
Half bagel, bananna, coffee early
1 gu 20 minutes before race (did one on bike as well)
not much - swam about 50 yards, a little streching