Lake Padden Triathlon
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Lake Padden Triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: It was raining this morning, so my body was wet trying to get wetsuit on, Was running out of time or so I thought, so I didn't use any Bodyglide (new stick) Got into the water and noticed I have a 2 inch tear/gash in my left thigh where the Logo is. Somthing I didn't need to know. Am I absorbing water into my suit?....getting waterlogged?? What would you do differently?: I was amazed at people going across my front on wrong headings, what were they looking at, so I had to check up. Did ok going around buoy. Finished strong. Freestyle, 3 breath rhythm. Only did breaststroke twice for 2 strokes. Lost my focus a few times, thinking of the negative, Started daydreaming that this would suck if it was and IM...Stupid me. Keep thinking positive. Transition 1
Comments: Did ok coming out of water, took top off in water and pulled it off, ran with bib on. Felt good. Heard my name called by LBS Mech. Struggled with pant legs, steam was coming off of they inside. Tried to remain calm and not struggle. Everything was wet, Fussed with stupid Bike Jersey, the roll up method didn't work. Stupid BIB # on Nathan belt sucked. No HRM, put watch on but didn't start stopwatch. Hard time getting shoe to clip on to right pedal. What would you do differently?: Get a better set up, going to get some actual tri jersey to wear under wetsuit? Or easier to get on. New bib belt, NATHAN brand sucks. Watch wasn't ready and neither was HR strap and watch (they were still in bag). Need to evaluate new pedals and see if my cleats are getting worn. And need to remember to set gears to and easy for starting. Lots of improvement needed, practice. Bike
Comments: Fussing with pedals at start. Wasn't smooth. Another thing to make the mind wander. Went up the first hill in second ring/low gear. Passed some other riders. Back side going down, did not hammer since it was very wet. Tenative going down to lake samish, worried about crashing. Fusses with stupid bib#, realized only one hook holding it, went to adjust it and it flew off. (almost went back to get it, thought better of it) Again something to distract me negatively. Climbed the Lake Samish hill in a good steady cadence, second ring. Felt easy sorta. and final hill climb was done standing up and doing slow dance on pedals. What would you do differently?: Somehow get away from stupid distractions of bib number, pedal and clips. I also forgot my hand pump for the bike, Only had one CO2 cartridge. No flats. Thank goodness. Bike went well. Transition 2
Comments: Long walk to my area from dismount. Because didn't get there early enough to set up my area. Socks were moist from rain, couldn't get them on very well. What would you do differently?: Bring some plastic garbage bags, these were also the socks I wore to the race. Never had chance to change, even though I had another pair there. Run
Comments: First half mile, had the knots in the calves, but able to run through it. Didn't feel like walking or quiting. Good mental toughness. Ran my own pace and didn't get in a tizzy. What would you do differently?: Make sure socks are perfect and dry. Post race
Warm down: Played with dog in the water. Listened to wife complain about the Sony Cybershot camera. She can't take pictures with a digital camera. What limited your ability to perform faster: Little ticky tacky distractions like race bib# belt and shirt, wet socks. Event comments: I'll be back next year if I don't do an IM. IMCDA is same weekend. Very happy going up to the longer distance. Need to practice some long brick training, and nutrition and drinks. Weather was cool and wet ,so never felt dehydration. I'm glad I did the Competitive division. I watched the Recreation race (sorry Harmony, didn't see you). Has potential to be better and great area. Last updated: 2005-05-22 12:00 AM
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United States
Bellingham Parks
65F / 18C
Precipitation
Overall Rank = 100/124
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 13/14
Stress, Panic, short of time, hectic. This is NOT what I want next time. Everything is getting wet from rain. Some lady was moving my bike down the rack closer toward the gutter where water was running. My wife said don't do that. She still did. I was pissed when I got back and found my bike 2 feet farther over than where I set it up.
50 yards swim out into lake. Than had to get back on grass for pre race brief.