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Westpoint Lake Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic
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Comments: I think that the lack of sufficient buoys actually helped me in the long run as all I could do was trust that the fast people that I was drafting off of were sighting correctly, so I just kept my head down and on their toes. Ending up working out well. What would you do differently?: Can't say I would do anything differently. Faster than normal pool time, so I'm pleased.  Transition 1
Comments: No flying mount here, but the tips Matt R gave at the transition clinic paid off. I think this was one of my fastest T1s. What would you do differently?: Try to rack a little closer to center. I was on the complete inside end.  Bike
Comments: Good hard push on the bike, but still seemed comfortable. What would you do differently?: Nothing I can think of right now Transition 2
Comments: A little slower to catch breath off bike and the guy next to me dropped his bike on me when he was racking it, but other than that, pretty quick. Did the Dollar trick with attaching race belt to visor and was out the door quite nicely. What would you do differently?: Try to get used to no socks for 5 and 10 Ks. I think I could go sub 1:00 if I didn't have to fumble with socks.  Run
Comments: Got a couple of cold chills and realized I might be short on something so I stopped at every water station and dumped one to stay cool and drank some from the other. I felt like my body could have pushed it a little more, but was nervous about going to much more due to the possible lack of fluids/electrolytes. Pleased that I just slowed the pace a little instead of walking though. What would you do differently?: Not sure yet, but definately need to make a few adjustments to make sure I can truly push it as hard as my body will let me. Post race
Warm down: Grabbed to water bottles and stood in the sprayer tent for about 5 minutes and then chatted with folks and grabbed a beer to load the sodium levels. (and to enjoy a well deserved beer) :) What limited your ability to perform faster: Nothing other than my own nervousness on the run Event comments: Normal GA Multisport-run event. Most things are well done with a normal issue on the swim. Pleased with everything else. Last updated: 2008-05-02 12:00 AM
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 2008-06-15 9:23 AM |
Regular  53 |  Subject: Westpoint Lake Triathlon |
| 2008-06-15 9:26 AM in reply to: #1467333 |
Pro 3883     Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Great job Kirk! You are seriously getting fast. |
| 2008-06-15 9:27 AM in reply to: #1467333 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon I had a really good day also (for me) Finished 5/31 age group and 15/65 masters. Took a full 5 mins off last years time. I agree, the swim was confusing. Really wanted to go sub 8's on the run, but hammered it on the bike, so paid the price coming out of T2. Rode most of the bike with a rockin ladie, Kelly Crouse. She could hammer and we kept passing each other the whole bike. She avg 21.3mph!! second best of the ladies and missed 1st in her age group by only 23sec. Overall very happy with my result, first HARD/SPEED race of the season as I have been training slow and long for Fla 70.3 back in May. Looking forward to Callaway Gardens Altra Sprint next weekend!! FM http://www.myspace.com/fredtriguy65 |
| 2008-06-15 2:34 PM in reply to: #1467333 |
Master 2125 | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon You killed that race. |
| 2008-06-15 4:10 PM in reply to: #1467648 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Great job, particularly on the swim. |
| 2008-06-15 4:13 PM in reply to: #1467333 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Awesome time on your swim! Way to go on the bike and run too. |
| 2008-06-15 4:24 PM in reply to: #1467333 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon You're fast.. Great race you put together there, and awesome overall time. That swim of yours is a dangerous weapon. |
| 2008-06-16 8:38 AM in reply to: #1467333 |
Expert 882 Marietta, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon I'm so excited to see you actually training and racing this year - you are seriously fast! Awesome race - I think you earning a new bike this weekend!  |
| 2008-06-16 8:56 AM in reply to: #1467333 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon For someone who said that they weren't going to do races just a short time ago, you are not doing this stuff pretty well! Great race!
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| 2008-06-16 9:08 AM in reply to: #1467333 |
Expert 696 Sugar Hill, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Man, you are fast. What a great race with a very impressive swim. |
| 2008-06-16 9:49 AM in reply to: #1467333 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Did you have a motor attached to you on that swim? Awesome race!!!! |
| 2008-06-17 12:33 PM in reply to: #1467333 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon "Rocket Man" might have to find a new name - seems he's being pressured by a few people...great race, Kirk! Dude, you are seriously fast! Keep up the good stuff. |
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Overall Rank = 53/251
Age Group = 25 - 29
Age Group Rank = 6/14
Got up around 5:15, made coffee and "woke up". Ate PB & H (honey) sandwich on the way to the race. Body marking and transition setup. Realized I was on the first rack with the "big boys" due to the swim time seeding at this race. Found everyone and chatted for a bit and then walked down to the porta-potty and then for a quick dip in the water.
Tried to get into the water to warm-up a little, but they were pulling people out as we stepped in. Oh well, who needs to warm-up anyway.