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Comments: Swim canceled What would you do differently?: Swim  Transition 1
Comments: I have not really tried to work on transitions. I ran in my flip flops then put on socks and biking shoes. I watched my row well and didn't get lost at least. The pink swim cap that someone stretched across the bars helped a lot too.  Bike
Comments: All I heard was "on your left!" I can't believe I am so slow. I also get bored out on the bike. I fiddled in my seat a lot. I couldn't get really comfortable. At least I didn't fall. That would have squashed my confidence. This was my longest outdoor bike to date. What would you do differently?: Learn to get faster. I need a better bike fit. Biking needs work. Transition 2
Comments: I wasn't trying to go fast. I just got my shoes of and my kicks on. I reapplied sunblock. I really didn't want to burn. First few steps were so painful. My seat on the bike was very bad. I basically walked in transition to the run start. What would you do differently?: Just move faster. I wasn't really trying to go fast here, just clean.  Run
Comments: My run was slow, but I was okay with it. I didn't break pace once for a walking break. Once I crossed the mat I just kept moving. It was very hot out there. There was a misting tent to run through in addition to the nice people spraying us down. I got gatorade t every station and water to pour over my head. I ate a Gu when I started and another about half way through. After the first 2 miles I found my legs and didn't hate the run. That's a huge improvement for me. What would you do differently?: Go faster Post race
Warm down: I got my cool towel (funny that they were the disposable OR towels), and met up with the BF. I got a massage in the tent which was great. I didn't really have an appetite, so I just drank water. I did grab a hot dog at a stand on the way back to the car. I went back to the hotel, mooched a shower in Cat's room, dismantled my bike and went to the airport. I slept the whole flight. What limited your ability to perform faster: My slow ass body. Event comments: Missed swim was a real diappointment, as it was for many. I swam the day before and know I would have been okay. Having said that...it's not worth having someone die. Many people don't know their limits, or just would have gone since they paid for the race. I think the RD made the right call, as disappointing as it was. Overall it was a blast, mostly getting to meet some of my BT buddies. 156 3515 3531 Michele Bergen 36 New York NY 2:58:23 2:11 159 1:37:57 15.2 3:15 151 1:15:01 12:05 Last updated: 2008-12-01 12:00 AM
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St. Anthony's Triathlon
85F / 29C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 3515/
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 156/162
I get nervous. And when I get nervous, I can't eat or sleep. Not so good when you have to swim, bike and run for a few hours.
I met Cat and we headed over to the race. While walking I was concerned about the wind knowing what the waves must have looked like. Then we heard the news about the swim getting cancelled. I didn't believe it at first. I thought it was a cruel joke. But as people were walking with their helmets out of transition, I realized it was true. Then the rumors about the possible additional run...1 mile, 5K, 10K. I was not prepared for more running. I was happy to hear there was not another run added.
I eventually got down an uncrustable, 4 shot blocks and some gatorade while waiting.
No warm up. I just waited til 9 to get going. I watched the pros dismount the bike. Very cool. Just like I do it...NOT.