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Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course - Triathlon
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Comments: my goggles fogged up bad so I had to stop at a lifeguard stand to defog, started swimming and then they started leaking so back to the stand adjusted and all went well, they had much younger groups of men starting after ours and I got ran over by some of them but was able to swim thru it and not panic What would you do differently?: Probably not wear a wet suit or maybe sleeveless I was feeling like my arms didn't want to go never had this before  Transition 1
Comments: I haven't figured out the jump on bike with my shoes clipped to my bike so until then...... What would you do differently?: Move a little quicker out of the swim otherwise felt ok  Bike
Comments: The first loop felt really good I felt like I was cursing. Then....extremely tight hamstrings and glutes What would you do differently?: Not get a bike fit 3 days before a race although My bike felt awesome from my fit, but during my fit was told I had only been using my quads for riding, now I would be using my power, glutes and hams, well I discover that alright I just pushed thru it and hoped I would be able to run Transition 2
Comments: As I said my glutes/ hams were in one big knot I was finding it hard to bend over to get my shoes and socks on, I had a few energy blocks, some water and started walking. Got to the exit and ran a bit had to make a stop at the porta potty :) and I was off What would you do differently?: I also need to learn how to drink while Iam riding maybe I need to get one of those drink bottle that goes between the aero bars  Run
Comments: I managed to push thru the tightness stopped at a water station and they total tightened up was a bit hard to get going after that but I made it 5 miles and then walked about a 1/2 mile then ran to the finish What would you do differently?: Keep telling myself I am ok so I wouldn't of walked Post race
Warm down: Walked to transition then to the car and stretched as much as I could What limited your ability to perform faster: I didn't wear my HR monitor as I get too worried about where it is at, my cadence wasn't working on my bike, the foggy goggles and my glutes and hamstrings Event comments: Dispite my issues, I had a good day, my times are starting to come down and I am learning at about what I need to work on to get better. Last updated: 2012-06-21 12:00 AM
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 2012-06-25 8:49 AM |
Extreme Veteran  868    Racine, Wisconsin |  Subject: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course |
| 2012-06-25 9:41 AM in reply to: #4278549 |
| Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course Way to push through all your issues, JoAnne! Congratulations on lowering your time! I'd highly recommend a hydration system on your bike. I have several but like the one where the straw sits right in my face. It's a constant reminder to hydrate and I can do it hands free. Keep up the good work! |
| 2012-06-25 9:46 AM in reply to: #4278549 |
| NH | Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course This was a great effort. You rolled with the issues which you encountered which is always the key to a successful day. It's a little strange to have the faster groups start the swim behind you so good job not getting to freaked out by the swimmers coming by. And also no sweat on the bike course - I find people always call every course flat! I just assume most triathletes are either realated to the Schlecks or trying to sound cool! |
| 2012-06-25 9:53 AM in reply to: #4278549 |
Master 1967 | Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course Good job! Enjoy that newly fitted bike. |
| 2012-06-25 3:25 PM in reply to: #4278549 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course JoAnne congrats on the good finish. That is a good time and you had to fight through some adversity during the race. The fact that you improved your time shows that the hard work is paying off and you are improving. Great work. |
| 2012-06-25 3:45 PM in reply to: #4278549 |
Master 3486 Fort Wayne | Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course Congrats on finishing a very tough race for you! It sounds as if you had to struggle with a lot of issues all day and to get through should be a success in itself. Your courage to continue fighting seems to have payed off with a faster performance setting a new PR. For the foggy goggles, you might try the shampoo trick I have posted before. If you don't remember post it in the group forum and I'll remind you. The rest of the race may have been a subtle reminder to do just as you have already said; "shouldn't get a bike fit 3 days before a race." I am sure this made the race more difficult for you but never fear, anytime you make a mistake whether in a race or in training it is a learning experience and take note to make the proper corrections in the future. Congrats again! You did a fine job working your way to the finish! |
| 2012-06-25 4:52 PM in reply to: #4278549 |
 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course Sounds like you had a lot of heart and will power to fight through that race! Now here is hoping you will have smooth sailing from here on out as you adjust to your bike fit. Great job! |
| 2012-06-25 7:34 PM in reply to: #4278549 |
Veteran 201 Huntertown, IN | Subject: RE: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon - International Course Nice race, JoAnne! I'm glad you are seeing some improvement from all of your hard work. You have shown such great dedication. I am thoroughly impressed. Keep it up! |
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Age Group = 44-49
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Was up at 4:30, had 1/2 cup of coffee and 2 slices toast with peanut butter tried to get down a banana but was pretty nervous
Just a quick walk to transition, and a quick swim