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Comments: There were waves at least 4' tall at times. Getting out was very tough and it took a lot out of me just to get to the first 50 yard bouy. I was very tired by the time I turned and actually started swimming, so I had to take it easy for a while. It was hard to develop a rythm because the waves were so active that timing a breath was hard. What would you do differently?: I need to get more practice for ocean swimming if I am going to be doing tri's in the ocean. Lakes around here are not the same game. Total disadvantage right from the start.  Transition 1
Comments: T1 went smoothly. No issues at all. I was very pleased. The transition area was gravel, so I picked a spot that would require me to run the least barefoot. What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Bike
Comments: Started out well on the bike. Rode very strong at the beginning and was in line for a good time. Right around the half way point I got a severe cramp in my back. I couldn't ride in aero for the rest of the time. The only way to relieve the cramping was to arch my back. I just bore down and did whatI could. Really affected my ride, though. Biking is my strength. What would you do differently?: Force some more fluids. Not sure what caused the cramping. Transition 2
Comments: No problems in transition. Since the transition was gravel I chose to not do a flying dismount which I had practiced. It would have required me to run a long way barefoot in the gravel. Chose to get off a little slower and have the shoes on my feet. Ate a gel and drank some water, socks and shoes on, then I was out. It went well. What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Run
Comments: Cramps were magnified in the run. The bouncing of the run just made them ache. I had to walk a lot more than I had wanted to. I finally started running with my back arched and it took the cramps to a bearable level, but it slowed me down a lot more than I wanted to. What would you do differently?: Again with the cramps. I am not sure what caused them, but they are still kind of there when I stand up 12 hours after. Post race
Warm down: Walked around and drank a couple of bottles of water. What limited your ability to perform faster: Overall fitness and experience. Event comments: This is a good event. The folks are great and they have a good time putting on the race. Last updated: 2008-02-15 12:00 AM
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 2008-04-19 10:37 PM |
Champion  5868     Urbandale, IA |  Subject: Mullet Man Triathlon |
| 2008-04-20 5:51 AM in reply to: #1349382 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Great seeing you and your cheering section and congrats on a fine race. Those waves were a little intimidating today and you handled them well. You have worked really hard and I am very happy to see you achieve this success. I look forward to seeing more of your reports down the road. |
| 2008-04-20 8:29 AM in reply to: #1349382 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon |
| 2008-04-20 8:31 AM in reply to: #1349382 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Great job out there. You knew it was going to be difficult but you persevered through rough conditions and physical complications. One down!!! Lets get you ready for another race. |
 2008-04-20 6:29 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
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| 2008-04-20 8:07 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon You are an amazing and miraculous TRIATHLETE!!!!! Super congratulations, John. You are an extraordinary human who does extraordinary things ... the best part of which is your generosity, kindness, and support to others endeavoring to do the same. Beautiful race and way to plough through the difficulties ... cramps are awful and you just powered on. You are my hero. Big, big hugs and kisses and all the fondness and admiration I've got to give. |
| 2008-04-21 8:15 AM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Nice job John. Seriously. I know what it is like to go through cramps on a race and all you can do is dig deep, suck it up and keep pushing. THAT is what it is all about. Have a safe trip home. |
| 2008-04-21 9:30 AM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Champion 7495 Schwamalamadingdong! | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Congratulations on your first tri! i can't BELIEVE you picked an ocean swim for your first! Amazing job! |
| 2008-04-21 1:09 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Congrats on a job well done! Don't let the waves turn you off to other gulf coast tris. Most of the time our surf is pretty tame. Hope to see you down here! |
| 2008-04-21 1:22 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Nice work out there! Those waves were defintely something else. I almost got taken out a time or two. That bridge was no joke either. I was not expecting that. Great work on your first Triathlon. |
| 2008-04-21 10:31 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Expert 974 Encinitas | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Awesome job! I wouldn't be suprised if it was those waves the caused you to cramp up later on, getting tossed around in waves can put some odd strains on your core that may have put your back out of wack. Way to get through those cramps and still make it through though, cramps are the worst! |
| 2008-04-22 2:05 PM in reply to: #1353573 |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon I'm with you on the cramps - I was going through it too. REALY GREAT JOB! I'm very impressed with the ocean swim. I have never had to do that. Intimidating! Again, super job! |
| 2008-04-22 2:08 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Great job on your first tri!! Congratulations, triathlete! Ocean swims (and OWS in general) are always tough. Way to stick it out and make it through. |
| 2008-04-22 4:47 PM in reply to: #1349382 |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Mullet Man Triathlon Wow that makes me never want to do an ocean Tri. Nice work, muchacho!!! |
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Age Group = 40-44
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Got up early and watched the water roll in - hoping the waves would settle down. They didn't. Went through my checklist, got everything set up and drank a water bottle full of water. Got marked up and talked to some other first timers that had their bikes parked by mine. They were cool and we had some fun, then I walked out to the water.
Walked into the water and got the crap kicked out of me by the waves to get used to the water. Got some last minute advice from Ken (Manatee Express).