Telcel Aquathlon
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Telcel Aquathlon - Biathlon (swim/run)
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Comments: After the initial 2.8k run... Started out terribly! Had never swum right after running and realized, after the first 200m, that I was not really using my legs. Got passed badly! Then just swam happily along, didn't force myself, but maintained good form.(I have been swimming for only 5 weeks). What would you do differently?: Concentrate on form throughout the swim. Will start running or riding once a week right before swimming: I know it is highly unlikely that other races will start by running/cycling and THEN swimming, but I figure that type of training will help my swim when tired. Transition 1
Comments: From run to swim: Got shirt and shoes off and jumped in the pool fast. But, I had forgotten to put my goggles on, so I had to stop once inside the pool. Got pushed and shoved out of the way (rookie!) but it was definitely my fault. What would you do differently?: How about wearing goggles prior to jumping into the pool? :) Run
Comments: First 2.8K: Began much more slowly than usual (had not done any running events since Nov 03 and am currently recovering from ITBS), but ran pretty close to my 10k pace (12:08 min.) Second 2.8K: Was a little unmotivated (after getting passed a lot and being beat up!) following the swim. So, I just ran to avoid getting passed by the few still behind me. Slow, very slow. I didn't get passed, but did get lapped, however. No ITB pain, good news. (14:32 min.) What would you do differently?: Need to work on speed. Was very conservative to avoid re-injuring myself. Post race
Warm down: Stretching. And waited for the handful behind me to arrive. What limited your ability to perform faster: My AR teammate had signed me up for this race at the last minute. So I hadn't really trained for anything this fast. My first triathlon will be on Oct 24. I normally do longer, much slower races, which I am staying away from until I fully recover and become a triathlete :) Need to train for speed and transitions. Had fun at transitions, was always kind of lost! Event comments: Had fun, tested the old ITB, got my feet wet. Expected to do about 5 min. less, but still enjoyed myself. Will definitely take part in any future similar event for training purposes. First race prior to OCT 24 oly triathlon. Can only get better! Last updated: 2004-09-06 12:00 AM
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Samuel Díaz
83F / 28C
Overall Rank = 35/40
Age Group = 30-39
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Did lots of stretching, mostly for my ITB.
About 40 racers. A lot of elite triathletes. Everyone was so darn serious! Quite different atmosphere from Adventure Racing.
30 min. run on & off, stretching.
This event would be 2.8k run - 800m swim - 2.8k run.