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Comments: Everyone in the women's sprint started at the same time, so it was a little chaotic at first. I tried to hold my own and not panic with the kicking and punching that was going on. Between the first and second buoy I got a little freaked out as my wetsuit felt really tight and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I slowed down a bit, caught my breath and kept on going. From the second buoy, I could see the finish line and was about halfway, so I focused on slow and steady, bilateral breathing, and just kept on going until my feet touched the bottom. Happy to be done with that! Face was frozen by then. What would you do differently?: Practice swimming a lot more!!!  Transition 1
Comments: It was a long run from the water to T1, uphill. Wetsuit came off easily. I decided to put on a long-sleeved shirt at the last minute, since it was really cold outside. That took a few extra seconds, but it was worth it! I had shoe warmers but didn't put them in, unfortunately! What would you do differently?: Shoe warmers! Lay optional clothes out instead of digging in the bag for them.  Bike
Comments: There were lots of course marshalls on motorcycles yelling at people to leave three bike lengths or pass....it was hard to do all the time since it was so crowded and there were often 3 people side by side. It didn't really let up the whole time. I pushed pretty hard the whole way, ate a gel about 1/3 into the race. What would you do differently?: Drink more water. Weigh less so I can climb better. Transition 2
Comments: Really fast transition for me. No problems. What would you do differently?: Make sure race number was attached to belt better, as it came off halfway and stayed that way.  Run
Comments: Since I had missed the pre-race meeting, I didn't hear them say it was two laps, and almost crossed the finish line before realizing I had one more lap. Duh!! 12 minutes would have been a heck of a good time for 2.8 miles!! My feet were numb from the bike for a long time, but my legs felt pretty strong for the whole run. I had a new sports bra on and it was very supportive, which I really appreciated. What would you do differently?: Warm up bike shoes, attach race number better. Post race
Warm down: Nothing much, drank some water. Eventually wandered to the BBQ and ate some food. It was very cold out afterward, in fact, it didn't go above 50 even by noon! I was very happy that I had brought a fleece hat with me to wear after the race, and my fleece coat, too. What limited your ability to perform faster: Being tired out from waking at 3 am and being unable to fall back asleep. It was not the kids' fault, just my anxious brain!! Event comments: My main complaint is that there were too many events going on simultaneously--sprint, tri-it sprint, Oly tri, Oly du, and half marathon. The organizers didn't post results or mention an awards ceremony even 90 min after I had crossed the line. It was really cold so I went on home. I don't know if they were waiting for the Oly to finish, but there were still bikers coming in as I was leaving the park. My other complaint is lack of toilets. Wasted a lot of time in line. It was a really pretty state park in an area I hadn't been to in many years. I like that it didn't start until 9, so I didn't have to leave home in the middle of the night to get there. If only it had been a teensy bit warmer today!!!! I am not sure I will do this one again next year, as it was pretty congested. And no swag! None! Profile Album Last updated: 2007-09-13 12:00 AM
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 2007-09-24 3:03 PM |
Master  2235    Pacific Northwest |  Subject: Black Diamond Sprint TriYay! My season, originally slated for one race, ended up being four! I am really happy with how it all played out and am looking forward to next year already. I plan to do an Oly (or two) and really have fun beating my PRs. I love BT and the people I have met both literally and virtually! Edited by Medusa_Ann 2007-09-24 3:14 PM |
| 2007-09-24 3:31 PM in reply to: #977131 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri I don't think I can descibe anymore just how fantastic you are. You are a real inspiration to me! Here's to those Oly's next year! I am with you 100%
Thanks for being a great training partner and mentor in the short time I've known you. |
| 2007-09-24 3:43 PM in reply to: #977131 |
Veteran 162 Virginia | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Good job in your final race of the season Leslie! Looks like you and I needed to share each other's weather and find a happy medium between the two. |
| 2007-09-24 3:44 PM in reply to: #977131 |
Master 1472 | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Congratulations, good race. It was cold Sunday morning. I did the half Saturday norning and it was cold but it gat nice by late morning and we had a great end to the ride and weather was perfect for the run. As that event gets bigger, as it has over the years it is going to get a bit more tricky. I think I read they were almost at capacity this year, so good news is it shouldnt get much worse. I think they do a pretty darn good job though. I skipped the late bathroom lines Saturday (albeit our lines were much shorter) and spent my time in the water, it was warmer in the water. Plus the wetsuit needs warmed up anyway Good job again. |
| 2007-09-24 4:19 PM in reply to: #977131 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Posted a couple of pix |
| 2007-09-24 7:31 PM in reply to: #977131 |
TinkerBeth 23096 Liverpool, New York | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Awesome job! I enjoyed reading your race report - it's so strange when that first season ends, isn't it? In my second post season, I have found that participating in one of the challenges in the Challenge Forum is really keeping me motivated. Looking forward to next season's triumphs! |
| 2007-09-24 9:14 PM in reply to: #977131 |
Veteran 189 Okiehoma | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Awesome job this season, Leslie! It has been great being in the same mentor group with you, and you have provided tons of inspiration. I can't wait to see how much you kick next season! |
 2007-09-25 4:49 AM in reply to: #977131 |
| Subject: ... This user's post has been ignored. Edited by Chris Tree 2007-09-25 4:49 AM |
| 2007-09-25 10:07 AM in reply to: #977131 |
Expert 856 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Nice job Leslie! That was a cold morning - and cold water! That was a great year you had - looking forward to seeing how well you do next year as well! |
| 2007-09-25 1:22 PM in reply to: #977131 |
| Veteran 238 Allen, TX | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Congrats on a great race and a fantastic first season!! It has been great being in your mentor group; you're always so upbeat and encouraging. Hope your off season training goes well, and you come back ready to kick some butt in the Oly's. I'm planning on doing an Oly next year too! |
| 2007-09-25 3:44 PM in reply to: #977754 |
| Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Chris Tree - 2007-09-25 2:49 AM Waited in the world's longest bathroom line How long is the worlds longest bathroom?Sounds like you put in a great effort, especially to get yourself back together during that swim! Must have been real disheartening to realise at the last minute you had another lap to go on the run! I'd say the world's longest bathroom was about 2/3 of a mile. Although once inside it seemed more like 40" or so. Strange. And it wasn't too disheartening to run the extra lap, I just felt a little bit dorky not knowing ahead of time that there were two laps, and then realizing that I thought I had done the whole race in 12 minutes!! If only!! |
| 2007-09-25 8:48 PM in reply to: #978866 |
| Regular 57 upstate NY | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Great race, I can't believe how well you've done on your first season. Fantastic. And I always like reading your race reports. Gonna watch you next year. You rock! |
| 2007-09-25 9:55 PM in reply to: #977131 |
| Expert 856 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri Hey - who's that nut job behind you in that pic?? |
| 2007-10-02 7:42 AM in reply to: #977131 |
| Master 3546 Millersville, MD | Subject: RE: Black Diamond Sprint Tri How did I miss this?! Great job MA! You're comments about your 1-planned and 4-actual season sums it all up, and I'm super stoked for you to have had such a great season... and glad you're showing the love to your BT support crew! |
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Got to the race pretty early and totally lucked out on a parking spot--otherwise would have had a long trek. Got my number and set up my transition area. There were preassigned racks, so that was easy. Unfortunately my rack was pretty darn far from all the entry/exit points. Waited in the world's longest bathroom line, missed the pre-race meeting (more on that later). Finally got back and put my wetsuit on, grabbed Lynne, whose rack was next to mine, and we went to the start and had a couple of pictures taken while we shivered. It was cooooold!!!
Nada. Swung my arms around, stretched my legs. I knew it was going to be a cold swim so I waited as long as possible to get into the water.