Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust)
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Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust) - TriathlonSprint
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Swim
Comments: The start was a nightmare. I started from the middle of the pack and got knocked around a bit (I did some knocking of my own as well). After about 100 meters everybody started to spread out and I was able to get into a rhythm. The last time I raced I wasted a lot of energy in the swim trying to keep sight of the course markers. This time I tried to use other swimmers as a guide and only checked a couple of times to make sure I was on course. What would you do differently?: I've got to get closer to the front of the swim pack before the start to try and get some clear water and not get knocked around as much. Transition 1
Bike
Comments: I was able to put my shoes on, while on the bike a lot easiser this time. When I jumped on my bike I peddled with my feet on top of my shoes for a while until a came to a downhill section of the course and then strapped my feet in while rolling down the hill. The rest of the ride went well but am still being passed by a lot of other competors. What would you do differently?: I need to keep up my training on the bike, it has slipped in the past few weeks on it showed. Transition 2
Run
Comments: Started out pretty slow feeling like I wanted to stop (this is normal). Felt better after about a kilometer and was able to pick up the pace. Stared to get a couple of blisters on my feet towards the end of the run which is unusual. What would you do differently?: Make sure I don't wet my shoes as I run and take a second or two to check that they are on right and won't slip around and blister my feet. Post race
Warm down: I had a heap of water, watermelon and bananas. I forgot to stretch as I was fairly stuffed after the race. What limited your ability to perform faster: I haven't been training as much over the past few weeks and so I think it told on the day. If I want to improve, three swims over three weeks and riding to and from work (this is only 6km each way) is just not enough. Event comments: I'm happy with my race and still enjoy racing around in the heat but I know I can improve. I can still achieve my goal of finishing in the top half of my age group but it may take a bit longer then I first though. I will be trying to find more time for training before the next race in January but that could be a problem with Christmas just around the corner. Last updated: 2004-12-19 12:00 AM
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Australia
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30C / 86F
Sunny
Overall Rank = 373/530
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 53/69
Packed all my stuff the night before.
I normally have a energy bar about an hour before the race but forgot to buy one this week so I had a banana instead, I'm just not a big breakfast eater before a race.
Had an energy gel about 10 mins before the swim with some water.
Did a few stretches.
Jumped into the water with 4 minutes to go before the start and swam around to warm up. Was only treading water for about 30 sec.