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Comments: Some people mentioned the swim seemed short and looking at my actual swim time I might agree. However, I don't this race would set up a short swim so I put my time down to just having the race of my life. My watch time was 34.51. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Considering I had to load up my jersey and the size of the transition I was pleased with my time. Spent time cleaning my feet, which were very dirty running through the dirt of transition. That's what no rain will do to an area. ![]() Bike
Comments: Felt good on the bike but lack of time in the saddle meant parts of me were ready to start running. I can't believe how comfortable I felt on the bike compared to two weeks earlier. Computer time riding 2:54:18. Went through about 3 gels and a bottle of Accelerade 2x strength. New water system worked great, finished most of the 40oz, probably 35 or so. No need to get a bottle during the race. What would you do differently?: More time in the saddle. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: I decided to run in my shoes to keep my feet clean. Still,this was slower then expected, of course, I wasn't rushing. ![]() Run
Comments: Started a little slow and slowed even more. This was one race I thought I was initially going faster then I was. Usually, I feel slow and am surprised by the first split or two. However, I cannot complain, I ran 99% of the course, walked 1/2 way up Quadzilla on the second lap which allowed me to catch about half the people who passed me running at the bottom. I knew I could not run it all the second time and I'm glad I did not. No aches or pains which is awesome!! Ice cold water towels are now my favorite thing, better then sponges. Went through a few gels and water, did not really want any more sports drink. Couple of endurolytes each lap. Tried pretzels-big mistake. Poured alot of water on me though, gallons, took every sponge I could-2-3 at a time but the towel was the best and lasted the longest. ![]() Post race
Warm down: I was beat and it hit me 5 sec after crossing the line. It was if my mind and body said,"WTF did you just do? Let's go collapse somewhere." But within a few minutes I felt better and got some food. I had to keep moving initially because if I sat down I think I would have passed out. I did not hug my wife initially because I was afraid to stop moving. Event comments: What a way to end a mediocre season. I love my new bike and now feel justified in having bought it. I also finally feel like a triathlete and not just someone who dabbles in it. Last updated: 2008-10-19 12:00 AM
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Had Ensure shakes, not a bad idea.