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Comments: Swim felt really good for me. It's my limiter for sure, but I definitely had no problems during this race. No Fatigue, no slowing down over distance, none of that. Felt strong from start to finish. What would you do differently?: Nothing for this race. Try to find some speed in the future.  Transition 1
Comments: Good T1 time. Efficient, no issues. What would you do differently?: Steady as she goes.  Bike
Comments: Well.. clearly, this should have been better. This was my lowest / slowest event in terms of Age Group ranking. That's not normal for me. I really think this came down to time in the saddle on my new bike. Not enough. Everything went well, and perhaps I could have pushed harder, but what good does thinking that now do me. I have to improve here. What would you do differently?: Train on my bike more. Transition 2
Comments: A good T2. I put on socks, so I could have been faster, I just didn't want to chance a blister. I'd prefer to go sockless and have many times, but since I changed over to Inspires from Alchemy's, I blister in the Arch every time I do it. Perhaps a pre-race band-aid on that spot. Next time. What would you do differently?: Pre race band aid?? :)  Run
Comments: Just an RCH above 47:xx.. who cares. I should be faster here too. I am not happy with a 10k run in the 48's.. really, would not be much happier with one in the 47's either. I felt good, and thought I was pushing it. Was not having any troubles. Makes mme think it was a bit long, but it was the same distance for everyone else too. Anyway. No reason to be doing 48 minute 10k's. Unacceptable. What would you do differently?: Go faster. Post race
Warm down: Hit the misting tent for a few. Is there anything better than a post race misting tent? Yes, a post race ice cold beer. I had three of those as well. Hung out at the NAMC turn to the finish. AKA cowbell corner. I also asked the announcer (ATS Tony) to call KM, K big mac M.. and he did. I laughed. What limited your ability to perform faster: I'm just having an off year all around in Triathlon. Nothing has felt 'right', including St. Anthony's, where I performed well. This race felt 'right', but I know I am can do better. Perhaps I have turned the corner. This was a WPL PR for me, by one minute over last year. My times in all events are remarkably similar to last years times. I'm not sure what to make of that. There are a lot of differneced between the two events in terms of where I was physically and what I was working towards in 07. Event comments: West Point Lake is a keeper on the Schedule. All GA Multisports events are well done. Last updated: 2008-05-29 12:00 AM
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 2008-06-15 9:33 PM |
Master  1404   Atlanta, Ga |  Subject: Westpoint Lake Triathlon |
| 2008-06-16 5:14 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Elite 3658   Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Ron, It was great to meet up with you at the race. We'll have to do it some more. From my spot it looks like you had a good race. Sure it could have been faster, but it still was faster than last year by a minute. btw, my garmin said 6.28 miles on the run if that helps. Doug |
| 2008-06-16 6:33 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Pro 3883 Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Ron, Don't be so hard on yourself, you have really gotten better since I have known you. More swimming and cycling and you will be a force in our AG.
Good luck |
| 2008-06-16 8:06 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Very good race and 27 minutes on the swim which is your "limiter" is pretty darn fast. : ) |
| 2008-06-16 8:07 AM in reply to: #1468316 |
Master 1432 Woodstock | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon You still rocked out a solid race! Great job out there. Thanks for the videos. (ps I swiped one of your coronas  ) |
| 2008-06-16 8:15 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Expert 882 Marietta, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon A PR is a PR - I say you did a great job! Congratulations!! |
| 2008-06-16 9:47 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Great job. A PR is a PR! Take the small victories with the big ones. Congrats! |
| 2008-06-16 10:37 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon A PR ... and there was beer at the end. What could be better? Congrats on the results, even if it did not feel "right" (coming for a guy who likes the run course at Tugaloo!). Btw, I agree - Jim Rainey is a class act. Tony's a great guy too. |
| 2008-06-16 4:50 PM in reply to: #1468104 |
Veteran 124 | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Are you whining about a race specific PR?  I knew you were going to have a good day and you did. Your consistency with these very fast times shows that your hard work over the last two years has paid off. Sure, we can all be faster. Yes, fine tuning is always on the schedule. It will happen. But, this is a long way from Ft. Yargo baby.  Congrats and enjoy the solid performance. H. ...and thanks for texting me the results. Really appreciate that. |
| 2008-06-16 5:41 PM in reply to: #1468104 |
Extreme Veteran 547 Atlanta | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Congrats! Looks like you did a great job, even if it didn't feel like your best. And a PR? Nice. |
| 2008-06-16 6:56 PM in reply to: #1468104 |
Regular 88 Lilburn, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Excellent job! |
| 2008-06-17 12:26 PM in reply to: #1468104 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Man...wish I could be so slack in my races... Nice effort, Ron, and congrats on the WP PR...as you noted, perhaps this marks a shift in the season and results from here on out will be what you expect... |
| 2008-06-18 6:31 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Master 1730 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Great race. It was a PR AND I know you had more in your legs for the run. So, another PR is not far away. Hopping from PR to PR makes all this fun! I am not a coach and not being negative, but mid-season break may do you some good. You have been going hard for months. |
| 2008-06-19 7:44 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Pro 4216 Sous Mon Diadème | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Congrats on the PR, Ron. I think it is the nature of a triathlete to always self-analyze and look for ways to improve, so I understand your thinking... but it was still a good race... don't forget to give yourself the credit you deserve . |
| 2008-06-19 11:52 AM in reply to: #1468104 |
Master 2485 Atlanta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Westpoint Lake Triathlon Looks pretty dang strong all the way around..I may go for this race next year. Congrats again. |
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Overall Rank = 58/
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 15/
Drove to the race site. Got there around 5:45am. Got my gear, and headed to packet pick up. Rode bike as it was about a quarter to half mile walk. Not sure.. it was early, and everything just seemed far.
None whatsoever outside of normal hustle and bustle of the pre race.