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Race Reports for Athleta Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Women's Triathlon - Sprint Course 2008

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  • Organised?
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  • Lots of volunteers to help?
  • Plenty of drink stations?

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  • Comments: Overall I'm pleased with my race. Last year it was hard to focus on my weaknesses because everything needed work. This was my first event, second season, and perfect for eyeballing what I did well and what needs some attention. Mental toughness and hanging on to the run are at the top of the list. I've also learned that when there's wind or adverse weather conditions, I have to reset my expectations and be happy with what I accomplish. My paces seem slow but I know I did my best and feel good about that. Some memorable moments from this event: . I was about 50 yards from the finish line and running on an empty tank. Out of nowhere this woman passes me and she has a "58" marked on her calf. My age group. Where the heck did she come from? I never saw her the whole race. My husband said he spotted me about that time and saw the look on my face change from "thank God this is almost over" to "no way in hell are you taking this from me." This was a long ugly race and I wasn't
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