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Tierra Verde, Florida
United States
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Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 10s
Overall Rank = 405/779
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 51/78
Swim
  • 14m 35s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 04m 42s
Comments:

Took too long in T1. Had trouble getting into my cycling jersey...felt frantic, and couldn't seem to get my arms in the sleeveless arm holes. Finally just put my head through and headed out. By 1st mile I had it on properly. Next time I'll be a little more calm with it.
Bike
  • 30m 12s
  • 10 miles
  • 19.87 mile/hr
Comments:

Good times! Boy those tri bikes are fast. I'm on a road bike without any aerobars....for now.
Transition 2
  • 01m 57s
Comments:

T2 felt good. Quick transition out of helmet/shoes and into running shoes.
Run
  • 30m 46s
  • 4 miles
  • 07m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Took it pretty slow out of T2 just to get my legs loose. Last half of run I really picked it up quite a bit. Strong finish...felt great!
Post race
Event comments:

Had an absolute blast! Up until now, I have only competed running races. This was by FAR, the most fun.




Last updated: 2007-04-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:35 | 880 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 41/78
Overall: 0/779
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:42
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:30:12 | 10 miles | 19.87 mile/hr
Age Group: 55/78
Overall: 0/779
Performance:
Wind: Strong
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:30:46 | 04 miles | 07m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 53/78
Overall: 0/779
Performance: Good
Pace is a bit off. The actual run portion of this race was less than 4 miles. I believe the 4 mile designation accounts partly for our run from the water, up the beach, and into T1. I think the actual run segment was more like 3.5 miles. I'd like to know exactly if anyone has this info.
Course: Paved trail for the two miles out, then up a nice flight of stairs onto the top of Ft. DeSoto, down the other set of stairs. Rest of run course was in moderately packed sand.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2007-04-14 2:36 PM

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Subject: Escape From Fort Desoto

2007-04-14 6:54 PM
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Great job! I'm glad you enjoyed your first tri!

In the future, you should just wear a tri top under your wetsuit (or for the swim if you aren't wearing a wetsuit) to avoid having to put on any clothes in T1.

Keep up the good work. Good luck with the rest of your season!

2007-04-14 7:52 PM
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HOLY CRAP!!  You killed this race!!  And to think you were nervous!!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

2007-04-15 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Escape From Fort Desoto
Great job! First race done---What's up next?

T1 is always tough. I usually put on a jersey there too, but you can see where a one piece tri-suit would come in handy.
2007-04-15 12:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Escape From Fort Desoto
LaurenSU02 - 2007-04-14 7:54 PM

Great job! I'm glad you enjoyed your first tri!

In the future, you should just wear a tri top under your wetsuit (or for the swim if you aren't wearing a wetsuit) to avoid having to put on any clothes in T1.

Keep up the good work. Good luck with the rest of your season!



Hey thanks. Yeah, next time I'll consider a tri top for the swim. Or just learn how to put on my jersey without freaking out.
2007-04-15 12:49 PM
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G8RSAX - 2007-04-14 8:52 PM

HOLY CRAP!!  You killed this race!!  And to think you were nervous!!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!



Thank you so much. Don't think I'll be as nervous for Mad Beach next month. You gonna be out there?

2007-04-15 12:57 PM
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medic0020 - 2007-04-15 11:02 AM

Great job! First race done---What's up next?

T1 is always tough. I usually put on a jersey there too, but you can see where a one piece tri-suit would come in handy.


Well the tri-suit sure makes sense...but I think I'm still partial to the two-piece. I just need to practice putting it on without it getting all twisted up. Seems simple enough. Next up is the Madeira Beach Triathlon, May 20th. Can't wait.
2007-04-15 1:38 PM
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congrats on your first tri. you killed it. I would not worry too much about transitions; it is the easiest part of the race to "train" for. good luck w/ your 2nd tri in may!
2007-04-15 3:38 PM
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MnTirGuy - 2007-04-15 2:38 PM

congrats on your first tri. you killed it. I would not worry too much about transitions; it is the easiest part of the race to "train" for. good luck w/ your 2nd tri in may!

Thanks for the congrats. I'm not too worried about the transitions for future races. Now that I've got one under my belt, I know what to expect in the future. Just gotta stay focused and do one thing at a time. I think I was a bit frantic during T1.
2007-04-15 7:17 PM
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Very nice race man. It was my first Tri as well. You smoked me, but I was happy just to finish.

I loved the run through the fort, it was fun and I didn't know we were going to do that. Also the ride along the island was beautiful with the water and palm trees. Although I wasn't happy with the hike from the swim to T1 either. Not cool. 

Wish I had known you were there, I would had said hello.



Edited by Reidchj 2007-04-15 7:21 PM
2007-04-15 10:17 PM
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Reidchj - 2007-04-15 8:17 PM

Very nice race man. It was my first Tri as well. You smoked me, but I was happy just to finish.

I loved the run through the fort, it was fun and I didn't know we were going to do that. Also the ride along the island was beautiful with the water and palm trees. Although I wasn't happy with the hike from the swim to T1 either. Not cool. 

Wish I had known you were there, I would had said hello.



Hey, congrats to you too. The Fort was very cool. Certainley a unique touch I don't think you'll find in too many other events. I wanted to pop a couple quarters in the viewer thingys and take in the view from the top of the fort. Probably wise I just kept going Loved the bike ride...beautiful course. I usually just go to Ft. DeSoto to hang out on the beach. It was great actually competing out there. Hah, yeah, the run from the water up into T1 was pretty long. But I think they counted that distance as part of the 4 mile run. I'm pretty sure the actual run segment of the race was a bit less than 4 miles. Congrats again on your first as well. You gonna be at Madeira Beach in May?

2007-04-26 10:41 AM
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Great race for your first Tri! Seems like you are hooked now!
2007-04-26 11:41 AM
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mcalvert68 - 2007-04-26 11:41 AM

Great race for your first Tri! Seems like you are hooked now!

Thanks!!! I am hooked. Can't wait for Mad Beach next month. I'm gonna be jealous of everyone out at Ft. DeSoto this weekend. I might still go out just to jockstrap it...maybe meet some fellow BTers. I'm definately going out there with a friend on Saturday. She needs to rack her bike, so we're gonna go do that and hang for a while...check out all the festivities. I hear St. A is pretty cool. I'll be there next year for sure.
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