Soma 1/2 Ironman
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Soma 1/2 Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: I am definitely a slow swimmer! But, I have to say this was my best open water swim ever! I felt comfortable in the water, just too slow. I kept passing this one guy who seemed to get pissed and try to pass me back. What would you do differently?: Swim faster! ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Wetsuit strippers and sunscreen appliers are awesome! I put on bike shorts over my tri shorts - maybe that's dorky but I was much more comfortable! And I put on a bike jersey over my tank, because it was chilly. Had a clif shot. What would you do differently?: Nothing ![]() Bike
Comments: There was a headwind on 3 of the 4 out and back's - how does that happen? Had a clif bar, clif shots, e-gel, Accelerade. Course was flat, which is great, but then you have to pedal ALL the time! My right lateral-posterior knee began to bother me in the last 1/2 hour of the bike. What would you do differently?: Drink more and get stronger to ride faster. But, I was trying to save something for the run ![]() Transition 2
Comments: forgot to take the bike shorts off again - oops! Had to carry them on the run. And I forgot to put on my race belt, but the volunteer told me and I turned back to get it. bike jersey off! What would you do differently?: Remember what I'm supposed to do! ![]() Run
Comments: So the knee continued to bother me. I tried (as per my PT's suggestion) to mobilize the fibula a little, but it was too irritated by that time and just got worse as time went on. I ran the first 3 miles at a 9 - 10 min/mi pace, but then the knee got the best of me. I walked and ran more mile 4-7, and by mile 7 I could run no more. Had to walk the last 6 miles which just sucked! Seemed painfully slow (and it was). I was crying at mile 10 because the finish seemed so far yet. But then I thought about all my buddies on BT who were cheering me on and that got me through! What would you do differently?: Not have pain? I think I need to work on my running form, because running is my best event usually! ![]() Post race
Warm down: Carried my 2 y/o daughter across the finish line. Ate oranges and pretzels. Limped around - couldn't run or bike to cool down. What limited your ability to perform faster: Pain in my freakin' knee. Event comments: I really enjoyed this race. I am looking forward to another 1/2 IM! Thanks to everyone at BT for supporting me! Last updated: 2004-08-11 12:00 AM
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United States
72F / 22C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 605/623
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 37/37
Soy shake and vitamins for breakfast. Got to transition area by 5:40 am. Had granola bar.
Short jog.