Wendy's triathlon
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Wendy's triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: I felt like this was my first open water swim, for real. I feel that I did very good at it and I am happy with my result. What would you do differently?: I think I am going to race in my age group next time. I don't think I like to start in the last wave anymore... I want the chance to compete against more people, instead of having to worry about coming in as a last finisher. Transition 1
Comments: Overall, I think I did okay here. I was a little bit slow. One thing I did this time was I didn't wear my socks on the bike. I think that was a really good idea and I probably won't wear socks with my bike shoes ever again! I don't like Propel Fitness Water either. Gross. What would you do differently?: Not drink Propel Fitness Water. Bike
Comments: Overall I was in the 68% of my age group and 64% overall. I am pretty happy with this outcome. I was 323/385 or 84% overall. Transition 2
Comments: I thought the overall transition area was a little bit long. I also don't like where they put the timer things in terms of where the transition was. I mean I actually think I did my swim a minute faster than what will show up, and we had to walk our bikes a long way before being able to get on them. What would you do differently?: Overall, I wouldn't mosey as much. There is a fine line between moseying and not getting into a panic. I haven't quite found it yet... Run
Comments: I was tired at the start of the run, I think because I kicked so much ass on the bike. But I got better during the last half and stayed good. I also have to point out that I have been a slacker for the last month or so with my training and running in particular. So that might also be part of it. What would you do differently?: I would train more. I would run more. I would run after biking more in training. I usually at least run a mile so my legs get used to it, and I can really tell a difference this year to last year. But I would do more of the 5k distances and not be a slacker. I would also try and incorporate running sprints into my 5ks, which I did not do this time. Post race
Event comments: I have wanted to do this race since 1999. I trained for it and didn't do it in 1999 and 2000. Then I didn't do anything until 2 years ago. I half-heartedly set this as a goal 2 years ago and then got serious last year. I finally, finally did this race. I am SO stoked about it. It is a psychological thing more than anything. I really feel like I am a triathlete now. This was my 3rd "real" tri and I am just totally proud of myself. What a day for me. I finally did it. Last updated: 2005-06-26 12:00 AM
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United States
85F / 29C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 106/145
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 21/28
I feel like I did good this time. I had all the stuff I wanted... two towels, my watch, my headset, sunscreen, bodyglide, plenty of water, goo to eat, sunglasses, hat, a new bike jersey..
I was in the 75% overall for my age group, 73% for all women. I was 365/385 total participants but who cares about the guys (not me)? I was 315/385 overall, which was 82%