Westchester Triathlon
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Westchester Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic
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Swim
Comments: Incredibly smooth water. I was a little nervous, as this my first open-water swim of this distance. Navigation was a little rough, and I lost my bearings for a second at the turnaround. Contact was minimal, and someone actually apologized for bumping into me. Nice people! I had to pause every now and then to restore a little energy. What would you do differently?: I was perhaps a little overcautious in the name of perservering through the swim, and I probably should have just kept my head down and soldiered forward rather than take it easy and just try to get through it. Still, I was pretty pleased with my first effort, overall. Transition 1
Comments: I was thoroughly disoriented running into the transition area and trying to remember what I was doing. I figured it out out -- albeit a little slowly. What would you do differently?: Worn my tri top underneath my wetsuit to ensure a faster transition. Bike
Comments: Pretty good, overall. This was right in line with my pace, and I didn't go any faster or slower than I am used to. Started slow, but I don't think that hurt me in the end. Rough roads here and there. The course was absolutely beautiful, and a lot of fun to ride through, check out the foliage and the palatial estates lining the backroads. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Transition 2
Comments: I thought this was a pretty quick transition. Race laces are fantastic. I forgot my gel, though. What would you do differently?: Pack my gels better. Run
Comments: Running negative splits, more or less, (didn't officially time it) but I think I slowed down in the last mile. I was pretty fatigued by that point, and it was getting hot. The last 200m SUCKED, as it was this obstacle course winding through a park with poor trail conditions. What would you do differently?: Maybe start a tiny bit slower, and pick up the pace a little more with less than two miles to go. Post race
Warm down: Lots of oranges, a banana, some water, and part of a bagel with peanut butter. So good. I love you, peanut butter. You are my friend. I also stretched out, walked around a lot, did some downward dogs. What limited your ability to perform faster: Nothing, really. As this was my first Olympic tri, I had nothing to compare it to. I think the worst thing I did was drink a little too much water before the race, but I never had to go to the restroom (although I thought about it during the swim). Event comments: Woo-hoo! I'm done! I didn't drown! What's next... Last updated: 2004-09-27 12:00 AM
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2004-09-27 1:27 AM |
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2004-09-27 9:13 AM in reply to: #66755 |
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United States
USAT
70F / 21C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 314/723
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 0/
Frosted mini-wheats with milk, a banana, and a small coffee. Got to the transition area way early and was able to stake out the swim course.
A short swim.