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Danskin Triathlon Series - TriathlonSprint


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Seattle, Washington
United States
70F / 21C
Total Time = 1h 25m 52s
Overall Rank = 67/2036
Age Group = 24-29? I think
Age Group Rank = 7/120
Pre-race routine:

Oh wow. I don't even know where to start. I was a total mess. I somehow lost my race belt, swim cap and my arm warmers. I just attempted to pack too much into my weekend. I didn't notice I was missing all of this stuff until the night before. I ended up rigging my fanny pack (yes, like the 1990s) into a race belt, had to get a new swim cap the morning of the race and went without the arm warmers. I will say, the fanny pack worked great! I even stashed some gels in it.
Event warmup:

Picking up a new swim cap, setting up my transition and attempting to memorize where everything was.
Swim
  • 18m 7s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I went into this knowing I was under-trained in the swim. With all things considered (mainly my lack of time in the water) I thought I did a pretty good job. Probably the most important thing for me was that I felt great! I didn't panic and I actually had a lot of fun. This was a MUCH better experience than my last in the open water and I am looking forward to getting better.
What would you do differently?:

SWIM MORE. Seriously, my swim is really dragging me down. If I invest a little time I think I can make some serious improvements.
Transition 1
  • 03m 46s
Comments:

Ehhhh, this transition was alright but it could have been better. The bike coral was HUGE 2000 women...so kind of my worst nightmare haha.
What would you do differently?:

Practice transitions
Bike
  • 37m 54s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.00 mile/hr
Comments:

Biked along Lake WA then across the I90 bridge and back. There seemed to be a head wind both ways. How is this possible? I don't know. It was a gorgeous course though. I had a lot of fun. Going through the I90 tunnel with a bunch of women was crazy! They all seemed to see a tunnel as a great opportunity to test out the science of echos.
What would you do differently?:

I just need more T.I.T.S
Transition 2
  • 02m 35s
Comments:

Oh dear Lord! I don't know how I was faster in this transition than the other but WOW. I got lost. I felt like a little kid in a department store looking for my mom. Only this time there was no sales associate to call for her over the intercom...I just stood there. Finally I composed myself turned around and started over. Eventually I found my stuff and off I went. I tripel knotted my shoe laces (I still haven't found some yankz that fit my shoes) and they stayed tied the entire time. Successsss!!!
What would you do differently?:

Not get lost?
Run
  • 23m 39s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 07m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Run felt good. There was MONSTER hill near the finish that wiped a ton of people out. I was thankful that I have been doing some hill repeats. I could tell my legs weren't as fresh from the Marathon training I have started but I love to run and this course was beautiful.

I saw my cousin about halfway through on the "out and back" portion. I got to get a little high five in and give her some encouraging words.
What would you do differently?:

Ehhh...nothing. I mean, I can't really change the fact that I am training for a marathon...
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Marathon training with no taper and not focusing enough of higher intensity biking and not swimming enough. I know this leaves a lot of room for improvement.

Event comments:

This race was SO much fun. I was skeptical but very very pleasantly surprised.




Last updated: 2011-03-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:07 | 880 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/120
Overall: 0/2036
Performance:
Suit:
Course: Straight out to the first buoy, hard right turn out to the second and then a diagonal to the shore.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:46
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:37:54 | 12 miles | 19.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/120
Overall: 0/2036
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:35
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:23:39 | 03.2 miles | 07m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/120
Overall: 0/2036
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2011-08-15 12:12 PM

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Subject: Danskin Triathlon Series


2011-08-15 6:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Danskin Triathlon Series
OMG!! You totally rocked this one, GF!! Yes, the swim gets easier and way to stay calm. Your biking...19 mph, pretty darn fast and you kicked a** on that run. Great top 10 performance. Don't know how old you are but if you're between 24 and 29, then you're in that age group and if it's a USAT race it's your birthday on December 31, 2011.

NICE JOB!! So proud of you Manatee sister!!!
2011-08-17 12:34 PM
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Subject: RE: Danskin Triathlon Series

^^^ what she said

Seriously, between you forgetting everything (you HAVE to post that in the DOH! thread in Tri Talk), rigging up a fanny-pack (rock the old school!), your friend swimming in bra and undies ... I can't stop laughing ...

that said, yes, super killer top-10 wicked speedy finish, and that was among a LOT of triathletes!!! and on tired mary-training legs!

A crosswind can feel like a headwind both ways.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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