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trying1 - 2009-07-27 7:17 AM I just got back from my first Olympic and boy am I tired.  I'm not sure how people do HIM or IM!

I'll have the full race report up by tomorrow but in short.  The swim was pretty good, i was surprised about the time since I swerved a bit and all the traffic.. 20min 1 sec (1:12 per something this is from the official race results).  Weird thing was during the long run to T1 both my legs completely cramped, this was unusual since i had such a long time period off.  As soon as my legs cramped I knew I was in trouble for the run and possibly the bike.  T1 took me almost 8 min because i had the cramping issues and thus had trouble getting the wetsuit off.  The bike was surprisingly good as well.  I was cramping on the bike too but I tried to stretch as much as possible during the ride.  Lots of long climbs but lots of downhills too.  I avg 18.8 (computer said i was 19.5) and I know I could have done better if I didn't have the cramping issue.  There were some crashes too, the road ways were pretty narrow and a few sharp technical turns with so many bikers.  T2 was also long due to full leg cramps in both legs again..  I had problems putting on my shoes.  The run was brutal.  I knew this was going to be tough considering my leg injury and not running for awhile but the problems seemed to be related more to all the cramping going on.  I ran walked the whole thing and avg around 11min miles.  2:30min-3 min slower than I typically run on the same course.  Overall I had fun, I'm confused about the legs cramping after the swim because I hydrated well a few days before the race and I'm happy I hit my time mark, under 3 hrs (but barely).

oshunluvah - 2009-07-27 11:28 PM okay, i finally can say that i have done a tri!  my numbers are not great (total time = 1:40:41) but i finished with energy to spare and got a better feel for what actually happens.  and, i didn't drown

i have some work to do on my swim before the september tri.  but, this is news to nobody, right???

oshunluvah - 2009-07-27 11:28 PM okay, i finally can say that i have done a tri!  my numbers are not great (total time = 1:40:41) but i finished with energy to spare and got a better feel for what actually happens.  and, i didn't drown

i have some work to do on my swim before the september tri.  but, this is news to nobody, right???

WittyCityGirl - 2009-07-29 9:59 AM So, now as everyone completed at least one triathlon this season?? I think so...

jae.miles - 2009-07-29 12:51 PM Nope, you're right! My first race (ever!) is next weekend. In the meantime I'm moving, and trying to get all my training time in.

jae.miles - 2009-07-29 11:51 AM Nope, you're right! My first race (ever!) is next weekend. In the meantime I'm moving, and trying to get all my training time in.

WittyCityGirl - 2009-07-31 12:00 AM Well, tomorrow is the last day of July (probably "today" when you all read this!").  It seems like we had a couple injuries and illnesses.  How's everyone feeling now?  

I'm not sure if anyone has thought about it or worked on it, but did anyone improve on their 500 free/15?? mile bike/5k run???

Also, I'm *pretty* sure the mentor program will be coming to a close very, very soon.  Is there anything you guys want to get out of your mentor that you haven't seen yet?  I aim to please!!! 

RobbyN210 - 2009-07-31 9:48 AM

Second time through my half ironman training has been A LOT easier.  Part of it is because I am in better shape and am confident I can do all the distances.

I too am registered for IMPL.  I am soo excited and soooooo nervous about it.  Think it is going to be the fastest year of my life! 

chichitao - 2009-08-02 3:29 PM Really enjoyed my race today...got the race report up already!  I love run-far timing...they post results immediately during the race!