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Yep, ITT tomorrow and TTT on Sunday.  I'm excited and a little bit nervous (apprehensive about how much it's going to hurt!!).  I also just found out that sleeveless is legal!  I know it might not be the most aero, but it's all I've got....and given that it's my first, I might as well set the bar a little low so I can PR next time around.

I am putting the disc cover on though  

I think this is my first back to back...  racing Redondo Beach sprint this Sunday.  My first tri back in 2005 when it started and I've raced or volunteered every year.  Short (.5 mile/6 mile/2 mile) but if you race it it's a bear as it's all out for :50 ... or less  ) .   Podium'd here as a clyde, goal is to podium in the 45-59 AG.  Hoping I go a bit faster than 2013 + a few key people don't show up  . 

I believe those shoes were only rated for a FTP of 300 or less and max output no more than 1400 watts.  

I have a pair of Shimano something from that same year still going strong.

Nice! I like that they've allowed the sleeveless for racing too, even though I haven't done one yet.

On the tri suit, don't worry about it. Should do fairly well as it's being skin tight that's important. Sleeved suits can be faster, but they have to be very tight and no wrinkles or a rather good chance you'd be worse off. I'm kind of meh on these sleeved trisuits that are coming out recently.

I think the one good thing about the sleeved tri suits is sun coverage.  Probably wouldn't get one though because the one race I would really need to worry about sun (Honu 70.3), doesn't allow sleeves on the swim.  So it would kind of be a PITA.  Just ask Crowie.  But if it's at worst a net zero difference, and at best some aerodynamic benefit...then I don't see why not if you currently don't have a tri suit and are looking for one.  As with anything you're wearing...fit is important.

I've been racing with DeSoto cool wings for sun protection recently (though all on wetsuit legal swims, for the reason you cited).  

And I don't mind the sleeved trisuits when certain male pro triathletes wear them 

But I prefer sleeveless myself -- and that goes for tri tops, running tops, casual tops, everything

Whistler or IMMT are possibilities for me.  I kindof had my eye on that new race in Barcelona but I don't know if the October timeframe will work out for me.

No IM for me next year, but I just found out that three of my friends just got into Kona via the same Hawaii lottery that I got into last year.  Most likely will make the trip back to spectate as it's truly a special place to be.  One of them is even a BTer.

Not looking to do an IM next year, but if anyone is interested in IMMT 70.3, that's about 99% sure on my race schedule next year. 

First ITT in the books -- pretty happy with how it went.  RR is posted here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=517823 

Cliffs notes version: Squeaked in sub-64 minutes, held 181W (3.5 W/kg), came in 4th in Women's Cat 4 (top four separated by 48 seconds) -- not too shabby for an un-tapered triathlete

I still have no itching for an IM, and given I'm usually slow to change on that it's likely at least a couple years before it's possible.

I am, however, not likely to make plans for next year before seeing what USAT has in store for their 2015 races. Still can't get Worlds 2016 out of my head, triple Oly using Redman. Not really what I normally look for with the flat and heat potential, but what the event is still gives it some allure. Will have to see what HIM they select for qualifying in 2015. Crossing fingers for something interesting, like Quassy. Not holding my breath though as they've been rather flat ones the past couple years.

Got in a 45 min run this morning that was nice, but still felt kind of meh. Took the mountain bike out on a multi-use path later in the afternoon for a couple hours. Ended up going for 3:45 and it was just fun being out there for a long time. Definitely seeing where my interests are.

Trying to remember what the draws for this race were.

Poutine at the finish line.

The madness here in France is finally over.  I haven't ran in 5 days and sleeping/eating has been minimal.  Hoping to get some chances to get out to explore a bit over the next week with a normal schedule.

however I am thrilled to go from being competitive in Clydes to being competitive in AG

Edited by ChrisM 2014-06-08 2:54 PM

It looks pretty??  That's why it's on my list.

Managed 57:22 on 269 watts for my 40k.  Very pleased with my time given the windy conditions...which are pretty normal for that part of the island.  I was hoping to average 275-280, but I paced it more by HR and RPE and actually was very even with the exceptions of the first 30 seconds, the turn around, and the last 2 minutes.  It was good enough for 1st in M23-34 (All categories) and 3rd OA.  A few of the big hitters didn't race. 

This race has been deemed the USAC State Championship in the past, but it hasn't had the official title for a few years (I think the race organizers just didn't take the time to register for it).  But they gave out USAC state championship medals...so hmmm...  I know bike racing in Hawaii is not nearly what it is in the mainland, but I'll take what I can get. 

race report up uncharacteristically quick

Redondo Beach sprint