Dip and Dash #2
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Dip and Dash #2 - Biathlon (swim/run)
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Comments: I was in traffic almost the entire first lap and had a lot of trouble finding any rhythm. My swim felt a little bit rusty because I haven't been swimming very regularly and this was my first competitive open water swim this year. The second lap, I found smooth water with no traffic and my stroke started to click. All in all, I can't complain. What would you do differently?: Start up front. Transition 1
Comments: Everything about my transition was average. That's ok with me though. I was just looking to get a hard workout in. What would you do differently?: Remember Bodyglide for my ankles and calves. Have a water bottle to rinse the sand off my feet. Run
Comments: Hilly out and back. Don't underestimate my incredibly inept description of hilly. It's a tough 5k course. I would have saved at least a minute if I hadn't stopped to pee. Easily could have had a PR and I never would have expected it. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I REALLY had to pee. The only question was whether I would do it behind a boat in a nice private little pee spot or while running so everyone see it. I'm glad I stopped :) Post race
Warm down: About a 1/2 mile walk and some stretching. What limited your ability to perform faster: Only me. I can't complain about my performance at all. My only goal was to get a good hard workout. I did that and even surprised myself a bit on the run. Event comments: This is a very nice low key event during the week. It's nothing fancy, but it's a great workout for beginner triathletes who want to try an open water swim as well as seasoned triathletes looking for a strong workout. Last updated: 2008-07-01 12:00 AM
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2008-07-01 8:58 PM |
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2008-07-02 10:12 AM in reply to: #1502997 |
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United States
Majrae
80F / 27C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 9/17
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 2/3
Drank about 1/2 a bottle of Heed and took a gel. Just relaxed quite nicely.
Easy swim to get warmed up enough so the chilly water wouldn't take my breath away when we got started.