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Lake Mills, Wisconsin
United States
Lake Mills Triathlon
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 56m 23s
Overall Rank = 618/648
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 10/12
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 3:20 am. Got dress and situated bike on bike rack. Cursed myself for not picking up a better bike rack. The one I have is ok, serviceable, but makes me nervous because the hooks like to become unhooked while I'm driving. Also, while I was driving out to Lake Mills, one of the straps came undone so I had to pull over to fix it. Must purchase better bike rack!
Stopped to fill up for gas and ate a bagel on my way out to Lake Mills (1:40 drive time...ugh). Saw Jszat and Scoobysdad and ended up parking by them. Road my bike into transition, ran into a whole gaggle of Donkeys. Registered, set up transition and wandered around talking to people.
Event warmup:

Donned the wetsuit (which I managed to tear...twice...in the process) and got in the water to get acclimated. Swam a bit to see if I could get a rhythm. The water was cold but tolerable, and the full suit was a HUGE help.
Swim
  • 12m 15s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started on the outside and waded in a little further before starting to swim (no sprinting out this time...I learned my lesson in EL this past Monday). Clydes and Athenas started together, which was interesting. Got into a pretty decent rhythm. Was able to have decent form for me for an event. I did have to swim head up a couple times to catch my breath. There was one lady who was swimming a mix of side stroke and breast stroke that I kept trying to pass. In the process I got stuck behind another guy who was swimming breast stroke that I couldn't get around. The next wave was coming up, and I was finally able to catch a quick draft off someone from that wave that was just enough to get me up and away from the breast strokers. Kept swimming until my hand touched bottom, then ran in. Phil was standing there with the Donkai flag (awesome, Deanna!) so I got a high 5 from him and headed for my bike.
What would you do differently?:

Not start so far to the side. Try to get by other swimmers to try and draft sooner.
Transition 1
  • 03m 45s
Comments:

Pulled the suit off. Having the zippers at the legs helped to get it over the heels. The newer bike shoes caused me some issues getting them on. Noticed a guy in my wave who was working on putting his headphones (!) on before putting his helmet on. And since I can't keep my mouth shut, I promptly told him they were illegal. He was disappointed, but he took them off. Finished getting my shoes on, helmet and glasses on, grabbed the bike and I was off.
What would you do differently?:

I need to practice this transition more with the newer bike shoes
Bike
  • 59m 6s
  • 15 miles
  • 15.23 mile/hr
Comments:

This was a decent bike ride for me...first race ride on Daisy. Got to see a lot of the Donkeys from previous waves on their way back, which was cool. I was able to get into and hold aero a couple times. That part is still very nerve wracking. I did better with my shifting, though I'm still having a hard time remember which way to push the levers to get to different gears. I think I need to put little stickers or something. I got passed by a ton of people...I was expecting that. I passed a couple people, so that was cool. I even managed to pass some people going uphill (which is a feat for this chica). I think I could have gone faster, but for right now, I'm happy with how I did. I think this is one of my faster MPH for a tri so far.
What would you do differently?:

Ride more, ride harder. Work more on staying in aero longer.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

Dismounted and ran to my spot. Craig was at the fence (he was done) and was talking to me while I was trying to work on getting my bike racked and my shoes off. I tried to answer but was trying to get my other stuff situated. Got my shoes on, took a quick drink, grabbed my race belt and hat and headed for the run course.
What would you do differently?:

Love ya, Craig, but don't ask me questions while I'm trying to transition! Also need to work on the bike shoes.
Run
  • 39m 47s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 12m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Why do they have a water station coming right out of transition? I should have just passed it up, but I grabbed a water, which I had to slow down to drink. Messed me up a little bit in the beginning. Trotted on til I got to the hill to the trail. I had to walk up that. I managed to run a majority of the time, taking a couple brief walk breaks (but reminding myself to walk quickly). Saw pjgrande, DeannaS, amyjotris and wildee as they were on their way in. Got to the turn around (super cold water...ack!). On my way back, pjgrande comes up to run me in somewhere past the 2 mile mark. ('Don't talk, just run. If I ask you a question, don't answer'). Shortly thereafter DeannaS shows up and joins in. She and PJ chat while I just try to make it to the end. PJ gave me some great tips on going down the hill (that was FUN!). I tried to hold it to the end, but there is a little incline after the hill that slowed me down a bit. Got a little bit of the speed back after that and ran in for the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Run more
Post race
Warm down:

I was toast. DeannaS and PJ kept me upright and walking and getting me water. I recovered shortly there after and was thrilled to see I'd come in under 2 hours. Had a breakfast burrito (mmmm...) and chatted with the other Donkeys.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training.




Last updated: 2008-04-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:15 | 440 yards | 02m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 9/12
Overall: 0/648
Performance: Good
Suit: Promotion Fluid Drive full suit
Course: Inverted U. Swim time includes run up to transition.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:45
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:59:06 | 15 miles | 15.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/12
Overall: 0/648
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:39:47 | 03.11 miles | 12m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 12/12
Overall: 0/648
Performance: Good
Course: A majority of this is a trail run. There is a short hill at the beginning that is a lot of fun going down at the end.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2008-06-01 11:24 PM

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2008-06-02 8:02 AM
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Nice job!  Just tell Craig to shut up next time
2008-06-02 8:59 AM
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Way to go, Donkette!  Way to break that goal!  Next stop - 1:45, RIGHT?

2008-06-02 9:03 AM
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Congrats on the PR!  Awesome!!!
2008-06-02 9:06 AM
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Awesome PR.  Seriously.  Very nice indeed.  And I bet you now know areas you can shave more time off. 

Keep it up gurl. 

2008-06-02 9:16 AM
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Master
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Great Race Peggy.  Congrats on breaking the 2 hour mark and pushing through the run.


2008-06-02 9:17 AM
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EEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWesome job on the PR!!!!  way to go magster!!!
2008-06-02 9:46 AM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - awesome job out there. I'm so proud of you for all the work you've done. You keep working that aero position on that super speedy tri bike and next year I won't have any chance of catching you!
2008-06-02 10:23 AM
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Awesome race donkai!  Your new wheels sure are purdy!  Great day to be out there.  Sorry about your wetsuit - been there myself.  I look forward to some awesome things from you this season and you are off the a great start!
2008-06-02 11:30 AM
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Elite
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What pressing questions did Craig have for you at that particular time?  Nice race!  Great to see you out there.  We all get gold stars for going into that water in the first place, IMHO.
2008-06-02 11:34 AM
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Nice work! Great race! And your house is gone. Sounds like an all around good weekend!


2008-06-02 11:36 AM
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Congrats on the big PR! You've really made some strides on the bike and run-- that's awesome! Great seeing you. Keep up the good work!
2008-06-02 12:14 PM
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Elite
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Awesome race Peggy!! You worked so hard at the DTC this fall and you can see it really paid off!! Congrats on the house too!

2008-06-02 1:18 PM
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Cold water was the theme for the day. Cold water on the swim, cold water on the run. Great race and congrats on the PR. You continue to make such great progress!
2008-06-02 2:18 PM
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Fantastic job, Peggy!

Sheez, that Craig, always goin' on and on and on, blah, blah, blah.....I'm guessing your thoughts were similar to those of women during labor when their husbands are trying to talk them through the pain...."STHU, can't you see I'm workin' here?!"

2008-06-02 2:36 PM
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Great job, great race, great race report.  PR'ing is fun fo' sure.


2008-06-02 7:41 PM
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Good stuff Miss
2008-06-02 7:47 PM
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Great job! Makes me want to do my first tri asap!
2008-06-02 7:49 PM
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Fabulous!
2008-06-02 8:42 PM
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Super job getting  a PR!
2008-06-02 9:28 PM
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Great bike Pegster! You really rocked woman! wooo HOOO! Awesome improvements and yaay! on the house!


2008-06-02 9:45 PM
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an awesome, big YEAH!!!!! for Peggy! You rocked, and I couldn't believe the kick you had just after the downhill!! (I am glad that you did not punch me though.. ! Can't wait till Elkhart!
2008-06-03 1:11 PM
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Way to go PJ, running a PB Time is always a great result

Your experience and training are really paying off and yet this is just the beginning. I suspect there will be many more great finishes for you this season.

I think your a lot faster in the water then you think you are. Don't be afraid to seed yourself more foreward. (That way you don't have to risk getting kicked trying to swim around people)

Great to see you and the bike are getting along well. I know that you have been putting in a lot of saddle time and it definitely shows in your results.

Awesome run for sure. It sounds like a tough course with lots of well placed bumps to trip you up, especially late in the race. That is so cool that a few of the rest of the cool kids came and paced you in.

Seeing a friendly face out on the course is priceless and having friends there to share the experience with is the best.

Take Care and keep up the great training. Your going to do great at Elkhart Lake

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