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Comments: What the hell...Right hip flexor tightened up (nothing new there) but as I was able to work through that issue, the inside of both thighs started to tighten...I actually breaststroked 4-6 strokes just to try changing my kick and loosening up. Didn't really work --> HTFU and finished the swim. What would you do differently?: Not Cramp?! ![]() Transition 1
Comments: I owe Edde a couple beers. He was relaying and on the bike, as I tore into T1 I said, "Edde!", he said, "what?!", and I said, "Pull off my wetsuit!" That probably saved me 30 seconds...it was hilarious, and I think a few other people recruited some relays to be the impromptu wetsuit strippers. I don't remember much else but hearing people laughing at the whole situation. What would you do differently?: Not much...it was too much fun to want to change anything. ![]() Bike
Comments: Why isn't "not hard enough" a choice on the "Race pace" section. In the first 2 miles I had absolutely nothing. Left piriformis (SP, aka left ass) was very tight, and hurt to turn the cranks. Left calf, a little in the hamstrings....AHH...nothing was going right early on. I shot a GU less than 15 minutes into the bike, which alleviated some of the cramping. The rest of my nutrition was about 470 calories of Infinit. I can't believe I went through 500+ calories in and hour and ten. I did make up some time in the bike, was passed by a few people, and just did what I could. Despite the cramping pains, it was a beautiful course, and I really enjoyed it. What would you do differently?: Avoid all the cramping, ride harder, make sure my cycle-computer wheel magnet is lined up when switch to my race wheels. It was pretty interesting doing the bike course on "feel" and having no idea of mileage, or mph. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: The "BAD" comments are because I simply don't do that yet. What would you do differently?: Not sure, but I know I've been faster! ![]() Run
Comments: I pushed at a resonable rate on the course, I had guessed I was running 6:50's while on the course, and this was a solid run today. My left foot (the possible stress fracture I need to get looked at) was there, but didn't cause much real pain. My stride was solid, however, I was still dealing with a lot of tightness from the issues on the bike. There was only hill that I had to slow my pace...both quads started to tighten up, I told them to shut up, since there was only 2 miles to go and pushed through. The last two miles were fast. I fumbled a cup at the last aid station, and actually stopped to get another cup. A guy I had recently passed pushed when he saw me stop to try and re-pass me, but with one mile to go and my legs back under me I hit and lost him in the next hill. Coming into the finish chute, I could have picked off one more guy, he kept looking over his shoulder, and was matching my pace, I didn't have it in me today to throw down and sprint out the end. So I finished strong and was happy with the end result. What would you do differently?: Faster... ![]() Post race
Warm down: Walk/Limping around the race site waiting for a few more people to finish. Coke, 3 bottles of water, 1/2 an orange, 4 oreos, and some advil. What limited your ability to perform faster: Do you read my race report? I think I've covered this section. Massage...the line was too long, so, No! Event comments: I will definitely do this race again. The course was fun and challenging, the venue was awesome, and the volunteers were great. Next time I will have to remember to bring my Fast!!! Last updated: 2008-09-03 12:00 AM
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United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 57/800
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 4/??
Age-Group Note...Very sad, my last race as a 25-29AG!
Swam a little bit to get used to the water (68degrees), but no formal warm up.