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Comments: Swim felt good, read 27 something on my watch coming out.. took a bit to the timing mat.. but still need to get faster.. the water was very clean.. not much bumping, kicking, biting, and scratching in the water. The line was pretty straight to the bridge, felt like the current kept pushing me right.. hard to sight with my stupid goggles fogging up.. time for a new pair What would you do differently?: Swim more, new goggles, swim more, not skip swim workouts, swim more  Transition 1
Comments: Stupid timing strap broke, had to spend time finding the chip, and then swoop down across each a mat.. what a dream come true ;) What would you do differently?: get my own chip strap.. practice  Bike
Comments: The course is awesome.. I really do like it.. the first loop was fabulous for two reason.. much less busy, and the pros where all around.. and it is fun to watch them on the bikes.. the second loop was an exercise in riding with noobs.. people need to learn the bike rules and stay right.. I think marshals should be handing out blocking penalties to everyone riding on the left at 12 MPH.. my favorite experience was the guy who passes someone going about 10.. he is doing about 16, I am doing about 22.. and once he is in the left ahead of the person he is passing.. he reaches down for his water bottle and stops pedaling and slows to about 10.. good move.. any way.. my riding stunk.. I just mailed this one in.. my HR was average Z3.. I should have been 21+ but my legs weren't feeling up to it.. and mentally I was just enjoying the ride for fun.. not racing.. What would you do differently?: Ride hard, push it, and get my head in the game.. it was one of those days Transition 2
Comments: Not sure what I was doing in T2.. maybe baking.. shouldn't be this long What would you do differently?: Something  Run
Comments: At this point my legs had started to curse at me.. they hurt before the race.. so I knew they would hurt during the race.. so I was just out there looking for the finish line.. I started strong but just couldn't hold it.. just kept counting down the miles like it was a chore.. the knees felt great, the hip not so much.. hey its progress on my injury prone legs.. the finish was awesome.. tons of people yelling and screaming.. that picked up the pace :) What would you do differently?: Run, Run, Run, not have a work picnic with sports for 5 hrs.. get my head in the game.. mailed this one in.. Post race
Warm down: Drank water, waited for shelly123 to finish with a faster time :) saw many BTers on the run, pre-race, and post-race.. you all had great races.. spoke to David Greenfield about doing a VT bike.. one day in the future I may have the only orange and maroon elite tri bike every made .. yay.. Watched the awards ceremony and at some awesome food. Best ever What limited your ability to perform faster: Me Event comments: Really excellent race, awesome food, great atmosphere.. I have done three large races.. this by far was the best atmosphere etc.. Last updated: 2007-12-23 12:00 AM
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 2008-06-25 11:23 PM |
Master  1826    |  Subject: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic |
| 2008-06-26 5:17 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Sneaky Slow 8694   Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic The bike course was "fabulous?" At least you didn't say "fab." Nice race... some days, your head just isn't into it, but you still had fun and enjoyed yourself. No fun contending with all the slow left-lane riders. I think JSing for you on Saturday might be a good idea, give that hip a break. You had to reach down at the mats and swipe your timing chip? That sux. You're a better man than I, I have have just said eff it. Good race. |
| 2008-06-26 8:21 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Pro 4481 Reston | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic the rest of my comments should be arriving at your house early next week. i mailed them in. good work, douche. you still swim faster than me. |
| 2008-06-26 8:29 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Elite 2844 Reston VA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic Nice race! We are probably both guilty of racing too much this spring/early summer. BUT, you still came out and did kick some as$ on that course. I wish some day to have a money bike split like yours. You rock Looking forward to Patriots |
heh.| 2008-06-26 8:52 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Master 1652 Reston, VA Gold member | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic Good race regardless the slow bile lane sillies. Yo running is improving. You biking is fast. You can swim. You got the whole package!!!!!!!!! |
| 2008-06-26 8:59 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Extreme Veteran 471 Northern Virginia | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic nothing like breaking 20mph without pushing! it was great seeing you out there on the run. btw - i think you should swim more and not skip workouts. |
| 2008-06-26 9:02 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic Nice race and nice to meet you. Philly is my favorite bike course, but 2,000 people is just too many. If they open it up any further, I may sadly have to pass this one up. The bike sounds cool. LOTS of Elites out there last weekend! |
| 2008-06-26 11:49 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Master 1420 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic Nice job Slake! You are really improving quickly and once your leg heals up, you are going to be in contention for some hardware. |
| 2008-06-26 2:16 PM in reply to: #1490914 |
Regular 95 | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic Great race report and glad you had a good time. |
| 2008-06-27 11:16 AM in reply to: #1490914 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Southeast, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic solid results for not bringing your "A" game. nice to meet you this weekend....and definitely do the White Face climb...I've never done it, but it looks like fun! |
| 2008-06-29 11:07 AM in reply to: #1491364 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park - Olympic So glad you enjoyed the race. I LOVE the Philly Tri, but I know exactly what you mean about the newbies on the second loop. It is dangerous. I'm glad you had so much fun and that all your dreams came true (haha - timing chip comment). Take care |
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Age Group = M30-34
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Went up a few days before the race. First to the jersey shore and stayed with shelly123's parents at their place.. hung out, relaxed, went out on their boat.. 1500+ HP is an interesting experience.. Saturday went to watch kcav race.. good to see him .. it has been too long.. Then went over to packet pickup and shelly123's parent house by Philly
Setup transition, and then attempt to commit suicide holding it on the bus ride over to the swim start.. every bounce was painful.. thank goodness the line for the Schuylkill was shorter than the porta potty