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Comments: This race was really all about prep for B2B in 2 weeks. I swam this at a very comfortable pace that I could easily sustain in a 1/2 iron. Time includes a fairly lengthy run to transition. What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Transition 1
Comments: Temps were low with wind today. Opted to take extra time to don a windproof cycling shirt. This transition could have been aprox. 20-30 seconds faster. Once again, this is a prep race. What would you do differently?: If had been priority race would not have taken time to don shirt.  Bike
Comments: Had a solid ride. Did not take the corners very aggressively because roads still damp and did not want to take any chances with injury. It is also a fact that I am not that great at cornering in a race. Still a lot to learn here. What would you do differently?: I really rode the ride I wanted to ride in this particular race. Glad the wheel held without slipping! Transition 2
Comments: I completely forgot to get on top of my shoes coming into T2. After dismounting took my shoes off and ran with them in my hand to rack the bike. Then took the windproof shirt off (was burning up). Needless to say I could have easily taken a whole minute off my time here. What would you do differently?: The obvious  Run
Comments: Felt pretty good and smooth coming out of T2. Developed the usual calf tightness for first 1/8 to 1/4 miles. No problems with the hip at all on the run!!!!! Unfortunately, that blasted left knee pain chose to hit me 1/2 mile into the run. I have not had to deal with that problem since Lake Logan. Anyway, decided not to push and just ran a comfortable pace. Pain abated some at about 2 1/2 miles and able to pick up the pace. Honestly thought I had run just under 8 minute miles (had accidently turned off my watch and did not know my actual time). I guess I was moving even slower than I thought. The good news is I was able to finish with a strong last 1/4 mile and a solid sprint at the end. I had plenty of run leg left...and that is the point with the upcoming race. What would you do differently?: Put in for a new left knee! Post race
Warm down: Usual What limited your ability to perform faster: Above Event comments: For this being their first year of putting on this event they did an awesome job. Will plan to do it again next year! Last updated: 2008-10-18 12:00 AM
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Overall Rank = 43/483
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 9/40
As usual except to dark to cycle early. Therefore, found out 25 minutes before the race that my rear wheel was slipping and rubbing against the non-drive stay. Took 20 minutes to get this adjusted. Then had to scramble to get transition area finallized and get to swim start. Thankfully all went well from there. Bike worked great on the ride.
Left leg felt great on the warm up. See above for the bike SNAFU.