Memorial Hermann Bridgeland Triathlon
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Memorial Hermann Bridgeland Triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: This was the most contact I have ever had in a race, even worse than Tejas. There were very few strokes without contact of some kind. Swam right on top of a couple of backstrokers. What would you do differently?: Not sure. I started pretty close to the front and to the right but kept getting run into. I do think I could have pushed it a bit harder in the middle. Transition 1
Comments: Loved the higher racks, easier to get my bike off. Long run in cleets and volunteer told me to go wrong way. What would you do differently?: Nothing, I did run the whole time. Still could use some practice clipping in and getting moving. Bike
Comments: Ok so I TOTALLY dorked up the 2nd U-Turn, not sure what the deal was but I could not turn the bike and almost headed into the grass. That sucked. Nobody passed me during this but I did lose some time on the chick in front of me. The bike had crowded sections. A lot of racers for a short course I hope it doesn't grow in numbers next year. Passed more than I got passed. My first race with Dori and I am happy. What would you do differently?: I tried to stay focussed on cadence rather than speed which was good but I lost focus a couple of times. Work on cornering. Transition 2
Comments: Not bad. What would you do differently?: Took time to put Garmin on for run and should have just ran with it. Run
Comments: So this is where I stink it up. This run kicked my ass last year and I was back for redemption. That didn't really happen but I didn't feel it got me again this year. My pace was much better, no walking just couldn't go as fast as I wanted to. The Garmin helped because I wanted to go too fast the first mile and forced myself to slow down. What would you do differently?: I was THIRSTY! I think there were plenty of water stations, water was cold, volunteers were awesome there just wasn't water where *I* wanted it. I run with a Camelbak and probably drink from it too often and get spoiled. Post race
Warm down: I was toast at the end. Walked as much as I could then hung my body over one of the barriers. Saw Ken, kids and friends and walked over to some shade to sit. Amazing post race activities - band, beverages, food, etc. What limited your ability to perform faster: It was hot. I am getting faster but I am still slow on the run. Event comments: RD really listens to race feedback and makes changes. This is a very well run race with everything an athlete could ask for. If you ever wanted to start your own business though there is a definite need for a company in Houston who can time races effectively. I left at 10:25 not knowing my times. There was only one posting once I finished, no updates and timing sheets were in a stack on the table held down with a cowbell and they kept getting blown away. It seems once half the field is finished the timing guys figure that is enough and stop. Last updated: 2010-08-01 12:00 AM
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The good news about having your spouse race too is I didn't have to get dressed in the laundry room in an effort not to wake said spouse. The bad news is race nerves! LOL Reality is he is more prompt than I am :)
Get 3 of the 5 kids ready to go. Coffee & Odwalla bar in the car.
Set up transition, walked to the lake and went on a couple warm up swims. Sat with Betsy eating my banana until all the dudes were in the water. Found Jennifer for prayer, lined up with Tif & Nik.