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Comments: We were in the water 10 minutes before our start. It helped calm the nerves to chat with the other ladies but I wasn't ready for the gun. Got past a bit in the beginning but I knew I'd catch them. High centered on an oyster covered boulder about 150 yards out - cut up my hands pretty good and cost me some time. Open wounds + salt water = ouch! I felt really good about the distance, no concerns completing, no fatigue. I was a bloody mess getting out of the water. What would you do differently?: I suck at sighting! At one point I found myself in the middle of the triangle so I need to work on that.  Transition 1
Comments: Not happy! Got to TA and a gal had moved my bike AND all my stuff. Everything was under the rack and hard to get to, ate some of my time and I used my towel to clean up some of the blood. Wore socks this time. What would you do differently?: Hang out until TA closes so I know where my stuff is.  Bike
Comments: Again issues getting clipped in and a gal wrecked right in front of me at the mount line. This was a good ride for me even though I lost some spots. I always do on the bike so I know I need work here but I am happy with my pace and did very well on the bridge - I passed a couple and didn't get passed while climbing. The fit felt good and I am finally happy with my seat. I have to say though I did not feel safe on this ride. What would you do differently?: More time on my bike, climb hills. Oh and Keri needs new pedals. Transition 2
Comments: Stuff is still hard to get to but I felt pretty good. I was first in my group. What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Run
Comments: This run felt good. I'd say this is my best tri run to date. I was never out of breath and my legs didn't feel too bad. Water stations were perfect and helped keep me cool. With about 3/4 mile left I set my sights on a gal I wanted to pass, she was out pretty far at first but she would stop to walk and I would gain on her but she was faster then me when she was running. I finally passed her. I rounded the corner to the finish line and she passed me. Oh no, not today! I poured it on to a full sprint and passed her pretty easily. That was the best part of my race, I am very happy with my finish! What would you do differently?: Know that I can run faster and do it. Post race
Warm down: Husband, water, Pepsi, watermelon, BTers, checked stats and found out I was 4th Athena. They didn't split Athenas by age - I was the first 40+ Athena. I am happy with 4th though, it was a good race. What limited your ability to perform faster: I am slow but am getting just a bit faster. Event comments: Racing with fellow BTers is the best! Profile Album Last updated: 2009-08-15 12:00 AM
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 2009-08-24 1:38 PM |
Pro  4824    Houston |  Subject: Clear Lake International Triathalon |
| 2009-08-24 1:52 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Expert 790 | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Great race....... and great times. looks like your getting close to breaking a 2 minute split on the swim. |
| 2009-08-24 2:03 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Great job Keri! Should have smacked your butt when I saw ya on the run course! lol! Move your A$$! That is something fatty would have done... thank God I don't live by WWFD! lol! Way to conquer your longest race swim & bike (even with hill mixed in)! Good job! |
| 2009-08-24 2:35 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
| Extreme Veteran 521 | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Didn't you mention something about quitting after Y Freedom? Nice job...great races in a short time span...keep up the great work!!! Was nice to visit with you pre-race and meet your wonderfully supportive husband. |
| 2009-08-24 2:38 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Master 2355 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Great job! Glad we talked you into doing it.  |
| 2009-08-24 3:32 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon "I rounded the corner to the finish line and she passed me. Oh no, not today! I poured it on to a full sprint and passed her pretty easily." That is totally cool! I wish I had some gas left to sprint at the end of a tri. Swimming with gators is pretty neat too, we only have the occasional shark and stingray in Jersey ... Super job Keri! --Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-24 3:49 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Champion 6973  marietta | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Alright! Excellent swim splits! Incredible improvement. Great job out all around. I have my share of cuts as well! Yet another great time w/ you guys. |
| 2009-08-24 7:52 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Great job on the race!! Sounds like you had a rough start with the cuts and transition, but you had a nice finish! |
| 2009-08-25 12:17 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Extreme Veteran 660 Texas | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Keri, you did fan-freaking-tastic! You are getting quite speedy - look at that bike pace, wooohooo! Way to go chica! |
| 2009-08-26 5:37 PM in reply to: #2367107 |
Veteran 204 | Subject: RE: Clear Lake International Triathalon Awesome Job Keri. That was a great race...I am glad we talked you into it.  |
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Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 4/
Up at 3:45, ate some Ezekiel toast with PB.
Got dressed, loaded the pack and rode to Specs to meet with John (fatty) and Justin W (trin2bfast)
Swam about 200 yards. When I got out of the water my amazing husband was there, I didn't expect to see him until the bike so this was a nice surprise :)