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Comments: this was only my second OWS ever (the first being about a 200m trial with my wetsuit in lake Osoyoos the day before)! The course LOOKED SO LONG - when I saw how far the buoys were! The water temperature wasn't that bad though (I think about 19 or 20 celcius). I got kicked twice within the first 100-150 meters (by people already doing breast stroke!). The second kick was to my neck which kind of freaked me out (not to mention hurt and winded me a bit) so I had to go onto my back for about 30-40 seconds until I regained my composure. Fortunately my 'right side breathing only' technique was not too much of a hindrance here because the buoys were always on the right. And on the final stretch (about the last 200m or so) I was swimming right next to someone that I noticed was sighting so I stopped sighting and just stuck with her since I knew she could see where 'we' were going! Overall the swim felt really good - front-crawled the whole way except when I went on to my back near the beginning. I passed quite a few men surprisingly (and their wave was 5 mins ahead of the women). And I passed quite a few women too -as I started about 2/3's back in the wave. What would you do differently?: not much - my swim went really well I think. I still would like to get faster and learn to breathe comfortably on my left side. But it wasn't needed for this race.  Transition 1
Comments: Overall transition went well I think. Even the wetsuit removal - this was only my second time wearing it - and my first time in a race. I put socks on in T1 this time as I decided to wear socks this race to hopefully avoid getting blisters this time. What would you do differently?: learn speedier techniques re: the bike mounting.  Bike
Comments: I think the bike portion went quite well - I passed several people - even a couple of men who started the race 5 mins ahead. Everyone had 'serious' bike 'get ups' at this race! Unlike my first tri where many had mountain bikes...it seemed like most people had tri bikes or 'aero' road bikes at least. I only have a regular little road bike - no aero - and I still had my fenders on LOL (I think mine was the ONLY bike with fenders!). What would you do differently?: Not too much - train more, learn to ride aero, remove my fenders for races!! Transition 2
Comments: went pretty smoothly - wore my zoot flats (this time with socks - no blisters YAY!)....the speed laces made things pretty smooth. Legs felts funny getting off the bike - not to mention trying to run in bike shoots without recessed cleats - that is weird enough on its own.  Run
Comments: this was the worst portion of my race. I felt fine until this point. I could never seem to get my breathing 'comfortable' - and I quickly got side cramps. I had to take my first (of about 5) walk breaks at about only 3:30 mins into the run! I walked for at least 5-6 mins total of the run! (that probably could have saved me about 3 mins off of my time!) I have run 5k in 26-27 before as stand-alone runs....I thought I would be able to do this 5k in about 28 mins....>30 mins is just disappointing. I kept telling myself when I wanted to walk that "I can walk all I want AFTER I cross the finish...just not now" - and that would work for another 1-2 mins of running but eventually I just needed a walk break. Clearly - this discipline needs more focus in my training. On a positive note I guess though (wish I could use these as excuses) - my knees and hip did not hurt during the race...and I didn't get blisters ( I actually had a faster pace for the 4k in my first tri - WITH sore knees and nasty blisters!). What would you do differently?: train more - especially bricks! Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster: mostly poor running endurance at the end of the race. Event comments: I will do this race again next year - with the goal of being 4-5 mins faster! Last updated: 2008-04-12 12:00 AM
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 2008-06-17 12:30 PM |
Extreme Veteran  664    Vancouver BC |  Subject: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon |
| 2008-06-17 12:54 PM in reply to: #1471902 |
Extreme Veteran 325 Victoria | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Congrats!! That's a sick bike split especially considering you had no aero position! Awesome job on an overall solid race  And the run will come, just keep up all the training! |
| 2008-06-17 1:34 PM in reply to: #1471902 |
Expert 1049 Burnaby, BC | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Way to go Jill! Shame about the bike though. I've heard that roof racks are hard on road bikes... Was the van too full to load the bike inside? |
| 2008-06-17 1:44 PM in reply to: #1471902 |
Master 1748 Port Moody, BC | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Jill, that is incredible! What a great race. for only your second event, this being an OWS you really rocked it! It's all about learning for the first few and growing from those little mistakes, not that it looks like you made many! Bricks baby, BRICKS!!! Good job on your second race!!! |
| 2008-06-17 2:10 PM in reply to: #1471902 |
Extreme Veteran 665 Vancouver, British Columbia | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Awesome job. and way to hit the bike. Great job on the swim. now stop a second and reflect on how far you have come with your swimming... THAT'S AMAZING! don't worry about the run, you rocked it! |
| 2008-06-17 5:19 PM in reply to: #1471902 |
Regular 91 Maple Ridge | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Great job !!!! |
| 2008-06-17 6:19 PM in reply to: #1472161 |
Extreme Veteran 664 Vancouver BC | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon daijoubu - 2008-06-17 11:34 AM Way to go Jill! Shame about the bike though. I've heard that roof racks are hard on road bikes... Was the van too full to load the bike inside? uh - YES!! 2 adults, 4 kids, and our stuff for 4 days....no room for the bike INSIDE LOL! and thanks again everyone - overall I am really pleased with the race.....it was lots of fun (even though I wanted to crawl back on the run LOL!) I just signed up for my next race - Divas only sprint tri in North Van on July 27! that gives me about 5+ weeks to work on my running! And jeni - I do remind myself how far I have come with my swimming - I am surprised that I have been easily a MOP swimmer (in my two races so far) when I only had my first lesson less than 4 months ago!). It makes me excited to see where I can place with more consistent training and more of a base. Edited by couch potato no more 2008-06-17 6:20 PM |
| 2008-06-17 6:20 PM in reply to: #1471902 |
Elite 3290 Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada" | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Congrats on your excellent time. Every race you'll learn a little more and become a bit more efficient in transition etc. I have a feeling you're going to take more than 4 or 5 mins. off next year. Maybe next year we'll get to say hello. |
| 2008-06-17 6:23 PM in reply to: #1472873 |
Extreme Veteran 664 Vancouver BC | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon peby - 2008-06-17 4:20 PM Congrats on your excellent time. Every race you'll learn a little more and become a bit more efficient in transition etc. I have a feeling you're going to take more than 4 or 5 mins. off next year. Maybe next year we'll get to say hello. thanks Paul! Let's plan on it - both on my taking more than 4-5 mins off my time - and on 'meeting up' next time.... and hey - there was another 'Eby' on the list - is she related to you? And CONGRATS to YOU - you did AWESOME!!!! You are so lucky to have all that highway to train on.....and those lakes to swim in!!! Edited by couch potato no more 2008-06-17 6:24 PM |
| 2008-06-17 7:23 PM in reply to: #1472871 |
Expert 1110 Pitt Meadows, BC | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon couch potato no more - 2008-06-17 4:19 PM Great attitude to have! I do remind myself how far I have come with my swimming - I am surprised that I have been easily a MOP swimmer (in my two races so far) when I only had my first lesson less than 4 months ago!). It makes me excited to see where I can place with more consistent training and more of a base. Great job on the race. I love what you posted under "Pre-race routine"!! I sure hope it doesn't become a "routine" for you!!!  |
| 2008-06-17 9:26 PM in reply to: #1472879 |
Elite 3290 Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada" | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon and hey - there was another 'Eby' on the list - is she related to you? And CONGRATS to YOU - you did AWESOME!!!! You are so lucky to have all that highway to train on.....and those lakes to swim in!!! Thanks Jill. Yes the other "Eby" is my daughter (Stephanie). She lives in Van. (near Kits Beach) She guards part time at the Van Aquatic Center on Mondays if anyone wants to surprise her and say hello. You are right, I have to remind myself often how lucky I am to have the quality of roads to ride on and so many lakes close by to swim in. |
| 2008-06-18 12:05 AM in reply to: #1472871 |
Expert 1049 Burnaby, BC | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon couch potato no more - 2008-06-17 4:19 PM daijoubu - 2008-06-17 11:34 AM Way to go Jill! Shame about the bike though. I've heard that roof racks are hard on road bikes... Was the van too full to load the bike inside? uh - YES!! 2 adults, 4 kids, and our stuff for 4 days....no room for the bike INSIDE LOL! 2 adults!?! Time to get your priorities straight! Hubby can ride on the roof! |
| 2008-06-18 9:17 AM in reply to: #1471902 |
Pro 4827 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon Nice swim! |
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I am sure glad we drove up on the Friday before the race (and not the Saturday)....it turns out we had a bit of a 'mishap' with my bike enroute and nearly 'lost it'! We had it on the Thule rack on top of our van - and it seems it is better suited for 'thick tired' bikes as my front tire somehow came out of the track (it was very windy on the drive up) and my bike flipped totally backwards - when we first heard the noise we thought my bike had flown right off the top of the van! (thankfully not) The only thing holding my bike to the van was the sip-strap thing on the back tire - but my rear tire rim was all bent to heck as well as the spokes!! It would needto be replaced! Luckily we drove the Coquihalla (I am sure I butchered the spelling of that!) way and were able to stop in Penticton - but by this time is was already 4pm Friday - we had to find a bike shop (the Bike Barn was recommended to us by locals) and see what they had/could do for us (had this been Saturday evening we might have been SOL!!). They didn't have a whole lot of rims that weren't being sold in pairs - but they did find one for us (that was actually an upgrade from what I originally had)...and by 5:20 or so (they closed at 5:30) we were on our way again. phew!