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Comments: The water was nice and calm which was a pleasant suprise. Crowded start..I didn't stay way to the back like I usually do. The usual elbows and feet...got kicked in the side pretty hard. I had a good swim and no breathing issues. got a few mouthfuls of salt water. There were no jellyfish and no crabs. What would you do differently?: maybe wear aqua socks since there are lots of rocks and shells...would be good for the long run coming out too.  Transition 1
Comments: my transitions were the only thing I timed myself on because I know they roll them into the bike. I hate that! slow transition...its sort of a long run down around the side of the whole T area and in the back way, to make it fair for everyone. I had the top part of my wetsuit down, but by the time I got to my spot I couldn't get the thing off my heels. I had to sit and do it...what a pain! Plus we had to bag up our stuff so that they could pick it all up and bring it to the finish later. As I am doing all this I see Kathy come into transition and leave while I'm still farting around! I have no idea how she does it so fast. What would you do differently?: Use something better than bodyglide on my ankles because it didn't work that time. Not wear socks on the bike.  Bike
Comments: this course was very crowded in some places Why do people ride their bikes right near the center line and REFUSE to move....ahhhh. I had to pass 2 people on the right. What would you do differently?: get an aerobottle...I don't drink enough. Transition 2
Comments: Wow! this T area sure looks different with all the bikes in it! Panicked for a sec cause I couldn't find my stuff. Found it! Pretty fast for me! What would you do differently?: nothing  Run
Comments: I wasn't even a little negative on this run!! Many people flew past me during the first mile. I did pass a few people toward the end. I chased behind an older guy with a knee brace for almost the whole run :) Never did catch him! It was bright and sunny but there was enough shade so I didn't get too hot. This guy passed me and said "isn't this the best day for a run!"...agreed! At the end you have to run through a path around the high school to the finish. There was Glen cheering people on!! Such a great guy! What would you do differently?: Nothing. I'm so happy to be below 10 minute miles in a race! Post race
Warm down: Kathy saved me a diet cranberry soda which was the only thing they had left. Thanks Kathy! We hung out with Glen..who won second place in the police/firefighters category!! Actually I think he missed 1st place by 15 seconds or so. Lets hear it for the fit firefighters!! Kathy was suprised to place 3rd in athena masters. Awesome job! She had a kick ass bike split! I was surrounded by winners! We also hung out with Joe (BOdonuts) and his family. His wife was on a relay team. What limited your ability to perform faster: I am happy with my race. I didn't think I would be able to do it since I hurt my back the day before. Plenty of ice and advil helped a lot!! Event comments: I really enjoy this race. it's well organized. They had some of the streets closed to traffic. Plenty of volunteers at all the turns. I was disappointed that they ran out of water by the time I finished. I didn't see any food either. I would still recomend this race. Its a beautiful area and a fun, safe and scenic course. Profile Album Last updated: 2006-06-17 12:00 AM
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 2006-09-18 12:18 AM |
Extreme Veteran  532   Plymouth MA |  Subject: Duxbury Beach Triathlon |
| 2006-09-18 12:22 AM in reply to: #544031 |
Extreme Veteran 532 Plymouth MA | Subject: RE: Duxbury Beach Triathlon photos: The sun is about to rise Glen (c2fd) getting his medal KathyG getting her medal the winners! Edited by pjostack 2006-09-18 12:23 AM |
| 2006-09-18 5:22 AM in reply to: #544031 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Duxbury Beach Triathlon nice race Patty! Your run is getting downright speedy
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Duxbury sounds like a fun race, I may have to check it out next year.| 2006-09-18 6:16 AM in reply to: #544031 |
Champion 19812   MA | Subject: RE: Duxbury Beach Triathlon Patty....such a great race....you were 11-12 minutes faster than last year!! You did great on the swim, look at that bike speed, and sub 10 m/m...cool! Every race I do with you is fantastic....look forward to many more. Congrats looking forward to seeing your improvement next year! |
| 2006-09-18 6:52 AM in reply to: #544031 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: Duxbury Beach Triathlon Nice job on the race. Look at that swim time!!! It's nice that you gotta hang out with the winners afterward. Next year you'll be the winner also. |
| 2006-09-18 1:32 PM in reply to: #544031 |
Master 1946  Bronze member | Subject: RE: Duxbury Beach Triathlon Nice job Patty!!! WOW_ Love the pictures too!....Does sound like a sweet venue and you all had a great time. Glad you were able to still feel good & race well with your back issue..Congratulations on staying positive & enjoying your run! Overall swim -bike & run...you did great! Congrats again! |
| 2006-09-18 8:27 PM in reply to: #544031 |
Master 1848 Canandaigua | Subject: RE: Duxbury Beach Triathlon Hey Patty awesome race. (Awesome job! She had a kick bike split! I was surrounded by winners!) Your a winner in our book too. That race rocked and that run we all need to start looking out. Congrates on a great finish. |
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Duxbury Beach Triathlon
68F / 20C
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Overall Rank = 312/443
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 22/40
As soon as I woke up I took 800 advil for my back which wasn't feeling great... but was so much better than the day before. Had cereal, a banana and coffee.
Drove to Duxbury beach to rack the bike and the 1st person I see is KathyG with her headlamp on!...funny! Used the port-o-potty over there. The sun was starting to rise and looked to be a beautiful day, even though rain was predicted. Drove to set up T2 which is in a different area. T2 looks so bare with no bikes... .only shoes.
Hung out with Kathy for a while, and then took the shuttle bus to the start and put my wetsuit on. I brought extra goggles just in case and put them in the grass. My goggles broke last year and I had to swim without.
I ended up not needing the extras but I forgot to pick them up later...oh well they weren't my favorites.
Kathy and I went for a great pre-race swim warmup. The water was freezing on your face at first but you get used to it. I swam for about 8-10 minutes till my breathing felt ok, just like last week.
We were in the last wave so we got to watch everyone else go first...kind of a bummer.
We knew Glen was supposed to be there but we never found him or BOdonuts...Joe.