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Comments: could have and should have gone faster but I always go slow after a meltdown in a race prior. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1869730976/1 What would you do differently?: Keep working on the panic thing  Transition 1
Comments: It was a pretty long way up from the water to the bike racks. Had to go up a number of steps, run on dirt/small rocks and then grass. I was lucky this time and had a primo spot in the 4th group, right next to the bike out. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1869730976/2 What would you do differently?: nothing  Bike
Comments: Wasn't allowed to pass on the long access road out of camp to the main road, so I just stayed right behind the 2 guys in front of me-then dropped them as soon as I hit the road. Pushed and held aero for the most part pretty well. Got up out of the seat for those hill sections and kept pushing steadily. Tried to keep it up over the top and get going again, but I didn't do too well with that. Coming back I was flying down some of the hills and I bunny hopped the speed bumps coming back in. Hard on the brakes and heard my son calling out cheers for me. My good luck charm did not hear me answer him as I was just trying to think and breathe at the same time-which was a challenge at that point. AP=207; NP=228 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1869730976/3 What would you do differently?: Smile more. Transition 2
Comments: Took helmet off and bike shoes off at the same time, but was unable to stand and put on my run shoes and after 2 attempts, I plunked down on the ground and jammed them on. Then got up and finished the routine-shoes>visor>sunglasses(not needed)>grab race belt and nutrition bag and GO! What would you do differently?: Zip  Run
Comments: Flat and slow. Missed the start and wasn't sure of my pace. With no feedback to push, I did not and went MUCH slower than I was capable. A bit disappointing. I didn't even feel beat up after this one. No pain cave for this race.. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1869730976/4 What would you do differently?: Push harder-earlier and push harder still later. AKA HTFU. Post race
Warm down: Got a drink and then a massage. Chatted with Mike and he told me of the things he saw. He helped volunteer at one of the turns on the end of the run which was nice. What limited your ability to perform faster: Not pushing on the run. Not pushing on the bike. Not going as fast as I could on the swim. Pretty much everything-HA! Event comments: Enjoyable small town sprint. Results were up fast. Lots of support. Nice overall venue. No issues with parking. Added bonus-all pictures taken on the course are available for FREE download. A nice feature. I really liked this race and will be back. http://my1.raceresult.com/78762/#1_94D641 Profile Album Last updated: 2017-07-04 12:00 AM
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 2017-07-26 10:03 PM |
Veteran  945    South Windsor, CT |  Subject: Fat Clam Sprint Triathlon |
| 2017-07-27 8:26 AM in reply to: #5225115 |
Veteran 1677 Houston, Texas | Subject: RE: Fat Clam Sprint Triathlon For not pushing, it's must be a pretty good feeling to end up on the podium! Looked like a good race to me.....and no panic in the water is always a great thing....and really liked your "smile more" comment in what you'd do differently What's next? |
| 2017-07-27 10:33 AM in reply to: ligersandtions |
Veteran 945 South Windsor, CT | Subject: RE: Fat Clam Sprint Triathlon Originally posted by ligersandtions For not pushing, it's must be a pretty good feeling to end up on the podium! Looked like a good race to me.....and no panic in the water is always a great thing....and really liked your "smile more" comment in what you'd do differently What's next? Hi Nicole! Hope life is being good to you and you are TEARING it up on the bike and avoiding run injuries!. Thanks for the nice comments. My only 'event' this year is Casco Bay Swim Run. Our application was accepted and my partner and I are one of a few hundred teams that will tackle the long course. Happens in 3 weeks. 15 miles of Run and 5 miles of Swim across 11 islands in Maine-nonstop, carry everything with you. I can't wait!! How about you? I worked hard at long course triathlon last year and wanted a break, but I see you are still crushing the 70.3 distance. Congrats on sub 5 at Texas! You must have more on the calander... |
| 2017-07-27 1:02 PM in reply to: dtoce |
Veteran 1677 Houston, Texas | Subject: RE: Fat Clam Sprint Triathlon That is soooooooooooo awesome! Seriously cannot wait for a race report from Casco Bay Swim-run! I'm currently training for 70.3 WC in September. I went down pretty hard on the bike almost three weeks ago, but managed to get back into some light training about five days later and back into full training as of this week. Hoping to put down a good race at Chattanooga, but the timing of the crash was a bit inopportune. Depending on how Chatt goes (and what I feel like doing), I may sign up for NOLA 70.3 or Austin 70.3 in October.....and then thinking about tackling a run focus throughout the winter. Can't wait to hear about Casco Bay! I didn't apply, but had considered it. Such a cool concept.....though I'd miss the bike |
| 2017-07-31 9:35 AM in reply to: ligersandtions |
Expert 4921 Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Fat Clam Sprint Triathlon Nice podium for not trying very hard. You look like some kind of angry monster coming out the water - that picture is FIERCE!! |
| 2017-07-31 2:32 PM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
Veteran 945 South Windsor, CT | Subject: RE: Fat Clam Sprint Triathlon Originally posted by jmhpsu93 Nice podium for not trying very hard. You look like some kind of angry monster coming out the water - that picture is FIERCE!! Thx Mike. Yeah, pretty fierce in my pink cap. I DO like the photo though as you don't often get free pics and there were several to choose from at this sprint. That one exemplified my total suckage at swimming and my relief in getting air on terra firma. |
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Got there early and registered, walked around and then brought the bike down to transition. Mike went first and held a spot for me on my rack designated for the ten numbers which included mine. Did all my usual eating/hydration stuff. Felt surprisingly relaxed.
Long swim warm up. Water was warm and that's just the way I like it! Swam for over 10 minutes-my longest warmup ever.