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Moses Lake, Washington
United States
BuDu Racing
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 37m 57s
Overall Rank = 95/162
Age Group = F25-29
Age Group Rank = 4/11
Pre-race routine:

Drove 170 miles to Moses Lake from Seattle Fri eve with another BTer ultrahip_00. Picked up our packets, got lost looking for our campground, set up our tents after we finally found it. Had some pizza at Pizza Hut, it was the best option we had in that town :(. Didn't get the best sleep, because the other people on the campground were a bit loud.
Event warmup:

Got up at 6, had bagel with peanut butter and some OJ. Went over to the Blue Heron state park where the race was. I was a bit nervous - I hadn't raced in over a year, so I wasn't sure how I was going to do in transitions, etc. Didn't do much of a warmup - swam about a 100 yrds.. Water was colder than I expected, so I am glad I got in the water before the race started.
Swim
  • 30m 50s
  • 1600 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swam well overall. Almost ran into oncoming traffic a couple times since the swim was just between the 2 bouys and 2 directions were not separted by anything. Still veering to the right quite a bit, but I sighted every second breath, so I corrected myself right away. Felt thursty during swim.
Transition 1
  • 02m 10s
Comments:

Struggled to take off the wet suit. Put the socks on, which perhaps was a mistake as my feet were wet. Took my time and made sure I had everything, ate a GU.
Bike
  • 1h 14m 50s
  • 23 miles
  • 18.44 mile/hr
Comments:

The way out was into very strong headwind, so my speed was pathetic - I couldn't avearage above 15mph, although the course was flat as a pancake. I couldn't believe how much easier it got once I turned around. My bike computer decided to stop working shortly after the turnaround so I couldn't tell how fast I was going, but I passed quite a few people on the way back that were moving in front of me at the same pace on the way out, which shows how bad I am at fighting wind..
What would you do differently?:

Get stronger in the wind and on the hills. Drink more water.
Transition 2
  • 01m 10s
Comments:

Once again took my time in transition..
Run
  • 49m 5s
  • 6.6 miles
  • 07m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Just got the new lace thingies, whatever they are called. I guess I left too much spare lacing on my right one, so I stepped on it and fell down in the first half a mile! :D That was embarassing. Didn't hurt myself or anything, just got up, tucked away the extra lace to make sure I wouldn't fall again, and went on. Passed quite a few people on the run - that felt good as always! Had a side stitch for a couple miles, but it wasn't bad.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched a bit, ate a couple mini bages with cream cheese

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Do more bricks in my training

Event comments:

What a great small event! They gave us free picture at the finish! Usually you have to pay $20 for it, that was nice! Also gave away a bunch of raffle prizes - I got a bottle of Hammer gel - can't complain about that :) Volunteers were very cheerful and helpful, people at the finish were super nice and friendly. And of course I qualified for Nationals! Great success overall!




Last updated: 2008-06-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:50 | 1600 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/11
Overall: 112/162
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra
Course: 2 out and back laps
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:10
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:14:50 | 23 miles | 18.44 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/11
Overall: 102/162
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: Out and back, mostly flat with one moderate hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:10
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:49:05 | 06.6 miles | 07m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/11
Overall: 58/162
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2008-06-09 12:39 AM

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2008-06-09 1:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It
Way to go! Congratulations on qualifying!
2008-06-09 1:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It
Nice finish yesterday!  It was good to meet you--you were smokin' fast!  Where are nationals and are you going??
2008-06-09 9:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Moses Lake Family Tri: For the Health of It
Great race... fix the lace "thingies" - but I bet that isn't why you fell down (clumsy!)

I think Nationals are in Portland. You should go!

Sounds like a really fun race. Way to put it together!
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