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Comments: I had a good swim. I found some open water and swam my race. I had a girl cut in front of my TWICE. Her sighting was awful! I had to laugh though, I thought it was sort of funny. What would you do differently?: Not much. It's the fastest I've gone yet.  Transition 1
Comments: Geez, I need to figure out how to get my wet suit off faster!!!!!  Bike
Comments: Here is where it all went wrong. My hybrid and I were rocking out the course. I was pounding it and making GREAT time (for me). I even got to say 'on your left' a few times. That was FUN! Then, about 3-4 mile from the end of the course, my rear derailer just breaks. What? Are you kidding me? There was nothing I could do but run it in. I was super bummed out but oh well, I was not going to let ANYTHING stop me from finishing!! What would you do differently?: Um, not have my bike break. Grrrrr. Transition 2
Comments: Not much to say. I was very glad I remembered to take my helmet off! What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: After having already done a 3-4 mile run in my bike shoes, in the heat, I was pretty tired before I even started. I didn't let it bother me too much though. I was NOT going to walk! I ran the entire thing (slowly). What would you do differently?: Not have run with bike! Post race
Warm down: I grabbed some water and went and found friends to see how they did. What limited your ability to perform faster: My bike really screwed me up. I'm still really mad about it. What a way to have my first race go! No worries, I'm starting to plan for the next one! Any bike recommendations? Event comments: I really enjoyed my first race, even with all that went wrong. I met some great people and look forward to doing this one again next year on a new bike! Last updated: 2008-06-08 12:00 AM
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 2008-06-08 6:54 PM |
Elite  4372    Connecticut |  Subject: Mystic River Valley Triathlon |
| 2008-06-08 7:07 PM in reply to: #1452756 |
Expert 795 Oak Ridge, | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon congrats on completing your first tri and dealing with some bad luck with the derailleur. What tough conditions to be out there today. It was unfortunate that yesterday's cool breeze off the sound wasn't there for you today. Edited by CNIDog 2008-06-08 7:16 PM |
| 2008-06-08 7:08 PM in reply to: #1452756 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon Gonna try to upload pic of bike mess. (IMG_4477.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_4477.jpg (28KB - 17 downloads) |
| 2008-06-08 7:09 PM in reply to: #1452756 |
Champion 16151  Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon Sorry to hear about your bike. Never a good time when you've got to bring the bike home on your feet. Not sure what you mean by "broke" but, it's likely fixable. [sarcasm] Just don't let me at it if you want it to actually work afterwards[/sarcasm] edit: Never mind: That's officially "broke". New one should only be <$50 installed. That "swim" was stoopid. I was so frustrated with that and it set the tome for my day. Edited by pitt83 2008-06-08 7:15 PM |
| 2008-06-09 5:53 AM in reply to: #1452756 |
Master 1603 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon
Wow, it must have been awful pushing that bike 3-4 miles in the heat. You're tough! Way to "cowgirl up" and do what you needed to do to finish your race! Do you have any other tris planned? |
| 2008-06-09 3:34 PM in reply to: #1453251 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon dredwards - 2008-06-09 6:53 AM Do you have any other tris planned? I am planning on the Niantic Bay in August and the Women's tri in September. I'm still bummed out about yesterday but really looking forward to the next one! Just more motivation for me to train harder and get better equipment! |
| 2008-06-09 3:47 PM in reply to: #1452756 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon Wow that is really great that you finished it despite your bike troubles... awesome! |
 2008-06-10 7:57 AM in reply to: #1452756 |
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| 2008-06-16 4:34 PM in reply to: #1452756 |
| Veteran 243 Denver | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon Honey, that sucks that your bike freaking broke! But you are so my hero for running that mess to the finish. Ugh. Congrats on your first tri |
Great great job!| 2008-06-16 11:59 PM in reply to: #1452756 |
| Elite 2423 | Subject: RE: Mystic River Valley Triathlon Great finish. It probably feels great now to know you did not quit. |
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Age Group = F20/29
Age Group Rank = 10/11
Got up early and had coffee and a bagel. Finished getting my gear together and loaded it in the car. I left about 6:00. I wanted to get a good parking spot! I set up my gear and chatted with friends while sweating in the heat. UGH!
Got in the water and swam a few hundred yards.