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Ellicott City, Maryland
United States
The Columbia Triathlon Association Inc.
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 51m 27s
Overall Rank = 575/1120
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 79/143
Pre-race routine:

Got home from Michelle's brothers wedding (Great Time, and only a couple dranks) around 12:30.. immediately went to be to rise at 5AM. Started to get stuff together, left remembered I didn't bring breakfast, or my race chip. Returned home for a take 2.
Event warmup:

Setup transition, watched earlier waves. Ran into Amy, Chippy, Tim, Jan, Dan, Ally at different times.
Swim
  • 28m 23s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

Started near the front, because I can.. and I hate swimming over people. The wave was pretty tight so there was a lot of contact at the start and the intermittent contact throughout. Got hit in the face at about the 250M mark, left side of goggles filled with water.. (RANT) some dummy was swimming behind and to the left of me, and we make contact, his hand on my lower back, and then we make contact 10 more times, as he repeatedly hits me in the back.. move over idiot .. went wide on the bouys which I think added sometime
What would you do differently?:

take better lines.. missed my ideal time.. but still happy with sub 2:00 pace
Transition 1
  • 03m 22s
Comments:

Just took my time because I had decided before the race I was not hitting the run hard..
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 1h 19m 24s
  • 25.48 miles
  • 19.25 mile/hr
Comments:

As everyone said, hilly course.. tried to push it, but I have had this muscle pain under my right ribcage since Monday.. well it would kick in around 173BPM and I would have to back off.. was hoping to do 20+ split, but knew I couldn't hit that with the stomach pain. Saw Tim on Linthicum and yelled some encouragement. Used Michelle's Zipp404's, can't say I noticed much of a difference, but didn't expect that I would .. but really you never know
What would you do differently?:

Push it real good :)
Transition 2
  • 02m 27s
Comments:

Awesome dismount, loved it and people where cheering it.. once I got to the rack just took my time since the plan I wanted to stick to meant NO HARD RUNNING
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 57m 52s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

The plan: Get through the run without flaring up the IT Band.
Result: Success!!
So I went out slow, and kept it that way.. if my knee started acting up I would walk a little.. this strategy worked.. and the knee felt good at the end.. and I was even able to pick up the pace to sub 8 for about the last 2 miles.. woohoo
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Saw some folks, massage, and food. Watched the pro awards, and was standing next Margie Shapiro, so I chatted with her a little, super nice and friendly. PS Des Ficker is still my favorite pro :) pps I didn't see Jessie Stensland so maybe it is still up for debate

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My desire to have a good knee at the end

Event comments:

At first my thought was, yay got Columbia under my belt.. now I think I am on the I want to give Columbia an honest try boat.. so maybe next year I will be out there with guns blazing.. good race, hard.. but good




Last updated: 2007-10-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:23 | 1500 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 82/143
Overall: 629/1120
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleeveless
Course: Funky shape in the lake, counter-clockwise
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:22
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:19:24 | 25.48 miles | 19.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 61/143
Overall: 426/1120
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: hilly
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:27
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:57:52 | 06.21 miles | 09m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 102/143
Overall: 737/1120
Performance: Good
Course: Hilly
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2008-05-18 11:07 PM

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2008-05-19 4:28 AM
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Great job slakey!  Especially on the run, considering all the injury stuff you're taking care of.  I'll be interested to see how you do next year when you have even more bike miles under your belt.  Awesome job.
2008-05-19 5:53 AM
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Hey Scott,

Congratulations on a good race and following a race plan.  Being able to follow a race plan will help a lot in the future.  I think you'll do well when you're able to go all out next year.

Ernie 

2008-05-19 5:56 AM
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Good job Slake.  You'll have to let me know what your dismount technique is so I get those cheers too.
2008-05-19 7:17 AM
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Awesome race!! I am still in shock that you were able to get it all done this weekend

I think you have turned the corner with your IT bands... I have a feeling you will finally be able to really train the run. That is going to be awesome!  

2008-05-19 7:59 AM
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Hey - great race.  Way to stick with the plan.  That can be hard to do come race day.  Glad to hear you are having some success with the IT band.

What do you think is the problem with your ribcage?

 

 

2008-05-19 8:04 AM
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Great race Slake - you are improving so fast and you did all of this right after travelling and while still being injured - awesome job!
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2008-05-19 8:50 AM
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I would love to see your "awesome dismount Slake style", did it involve any dance moves? Great performance!
2008-05-19 9:38 AM
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Nice race!
2008-05-19 10:00 AM
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Sweet race, brotha!  The wheels wanted to be faster, they just weren't sure how to react since they were on a Trek. 

Push it real good

That's what she said.

2008-05-19 11:03 AM
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3558 - 2008-05-19 11:00 AM

The wheels wanted to be faster, they just weren't sure how to react since they were on a Trek. 

Hopefully this will change someday..



2008-05-19 4:20 PM
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Nice work Slake!
2008-05-21 7:58 AM
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great job slake.  way to execute your race plan.
2008-05-21 8:15 AM
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Great Job!
2008-05-21 9:37 AM
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Great job Scott.  Sounds like your race plan netted you some pretty good results.  Hooray for no ITB pain on the run.  Hopefully, that's gonna be a thing of the past.  I agree with you, too.  I want to go back next year and kick some major butt!  (which will probably be my own, but nonetheless!)
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