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Vineman Ironman 70.3 - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: I had an excellent swim. Yanti and I had gone in on Friday before the race so I knew what to expect. It wasn't crowded really but got a little choppy when the wave behind me came through. I felt good the entire time and when I needed a moment to rest, I just stood up - it was that shallow. I literally walked the turn around. I did some drills too while I was swimming. I was thrilled when I saw my time... What would you do differently?: I really need to learn to breathe bilaterally and I need to work on evening up my stroke especially on my left. Other than that, nothing really. The swim was awesome.  Transition 1
Comments: So T1 was long...I had to cram all my stuff in a bag. I handed it off to Yanti. I actually sat down for a minute and put my shoes on. I just had to. I was way too excited and jumping up and down trying to put them on wasn't getting it done. I was so dang happy. I put on a shoe and did something else then back to the other shoe...total chaos. I really needed to be focused but couldn't. What would you do differently?: Not celebrate. I mean really couldn't I wait? Not really. :) I need to practice transition and stay focused.  Bike
Comments: I loved it. Absolutely the most fun I've had in quite a while. I did well I think. Since I went out in one of the early waves, I pretty much had people around me (passing me yeah but so what?) all the time. It was a super fun course and I felt good. I stopped at the first aid station to use the porto potty, futzed around with my stuff after I came out of there, ate, got some water. I took off again and heard something drop and wondered if it was something of mine. At that moment a girl rode by and said hey, weren't those your sunglasses? Shit. I had to stop and run back and pick them up and not get run over which I did - I was going to need those for sure later on in the race. So far, the sun really hadn't even come out yet. I went through the next aid station at about 30 miles because I didn't need anything. I got all choked up about this point as I had started to realize that I was making pretty good time on the bike and I might just come in under 4 hours. I rode along pretty much crying thinking about all the people and things that got me to this point...I really love my life today. I would have never imagined it like this. So thanks everyone for all your love and support. During the ride I don't know how many times I heard "Go LA Tri" and "good job" - it was so nice. I had to stop at the third station which was just before the big hill. I had 13 miles to go! I can't tell you how happy I was and how surprised I was that I was feeling so good. My toes were quite numb especially on the right foot so I took my shoe off and massaged them a bit. I really need to get some of those toe warmers. The wind just blew right through my shoes. The big hill came and went and before I knew it was bringing it home. When I got to transition Yanti was there (thank you!!) and she said, "that was some smokin bike split" and I said, "fuck an A!" I was completely amazed and happy. And I didn't feel terrible in the least and was ready to run. Looking back on it I did a good job of keeping up with my nutrition and hydration on the bike which was good. I saw a few BT folks out there too. I saw Verna and AZChick - great job girls!! What would you do differently?: Nothing really, I did well for my abilities at this point. Transition 2
Comments: Okay, I know T2 was way longer...I was absolutely beside myself with my bike time. I couldn't believe it! Again, totally unfocused. Put one shoe on then did something else..finally got it together and ran out only to come back again. I forgot to take off my cycling shorts that I had put on over my tri shorts and then I had to use the bathroom after that. Plus I was celebrating big time and talking to Yanti too and another girl who was at my rack that I had met the day before. Shoot, now that I think about I talked to 2 other people that were from LATC...sheesh!! What would you do differently?: Not be a blabber mouth and try to contain my celebrating til later....FOCUS!  Run
Comments: A good run. I kept waiting to feel terrible which didn't happen. I felt really good coming off the bike. I tried to keep a 2:00/1:00 run/walk going but ended up changing to a 1:00/1:00 once I saw that there was going to be more hills involved and I did start to feel a little nauseated at about mile 3. I obeyed the watch til about mile 10. That's when the PF in my left foot really got to be painful so I decided to walk to mile 12 and then run again for the last mile to the finish. I finished! Overall, not a horrible time for the run considering the foot issue but as for the rest of me, I really felt good and was not completely blown out when I was done. I was completely amazed. (I still am really) During the run, I saw just about everyone we had met the night before at dinner from BT. It was fantastic - I gave shout outs to everyone and I think I was smiling most of the time. What would you do differently?: Send my foot out for repairs. Ha ha Seriously, I think under the circumstances it went well. Post race
Warm down: Got some food and walked around a bit got my stuff and walked to the car. What limited your ability to perform faster: Well, just me - its my second year doing tri and third year running. Period. I've never ever been an athlete of any sort until this point in my life. I am a work in progress. I will keep working at it and getting better and hopefully a bit faster as time goes by. Of course I can train more and lose some weight, that kinda goes without saying I think. Event comments: A class act. A super fun race. Profile Album Last updated: 2007-12-16 12:00 AM
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 2008-07-23 10:16 PM |
Extreme Veteran  459  |  Subject: Vineman Ironman 70.3 |
| 2008-07-23 10:30 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
Champion 5781   Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Congratulations on the finish! Great to read an account from someone who was out there having a great time...wish I could let go and have fun on the course more often...pretty inspiring to read all your positive thoughts throughout. Great to meet you and share the course with you! |
| 2008-07-23 10:36 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
TinkerBeth 23096  Liverpool, New York | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Dolores! what a wonderful RR!!! You did awesome and your descriptions of the celebration of each stage during the transitions brought a major big smile to my face! Thank you for sharing your experience |
| 2008-07-23 11:58 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 I don't know that I saw a happier person out there on the course that day. Of course, nobody got such a good pre-race massage CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am so very proud of you. I had tears in my eyes many times that day. |
| 2008-07-24 4:11 AM in reply to: #1554414 |
Veteran 174 Columbus, GA | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Great job!! You are awesome!!! :D |
| 2008-07-24 11:25 AM in reply to: #1554414 |
Master 1591 San Diego, CA | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Fantastic RR looks like you had an amazing day!! Congrats on the finish. |
| 2008-07-24 11:37 AM in reply to: #1554414 |
Extreme Veteran 483 Pacific NW | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 I had the biggest smile on my face when I was reading your race report. We could all learn a lot from you and your awesome attitude. Hey, I wish I had my own Yanti at my races! |
 2008-07-24 12:32 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
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| 2008-07-24 12:40 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Expert 1022 | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Sweet race! I know that you looked strong when we passed each other on the run section. |
| 2008-07-24 3:50 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Expert 973 Berkeley, Calif. | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Awesome race, and awesome report, Dolores. You make that race sound like such a great time, I almost want to do it myself. (Almost, not quite.) Congratulations on a fantastic day! You are truly an inspiring athlete. You know that, right? |
| 2008-07-24 5:36 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Champion 5345 Carlsbad, California | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Even at the earliest point of this race, the folks around you all needed to remember to wear their sunglasses because of the bright grin you had on your face as you went by. Sounds like the only issue you had was with your foot late in the run but then after 60+ miles of racing, it is not unheard of for body parts to start complaining |
| 2008-07-24 6:30 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Beautiful racing! Yeah, I understand the celebrations at all those transitions....hard to keep them in check until after the race when you are so happy about the split. |
| 2008-07-24 6:48 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Expert 683 Lafayette, CA | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 It was great to meet you and when I saw you on the race you were true to form. You were having the race of your life with a great big smile! Congrads on the day. You've come a huge way and I feel like you will continue to have fun while continuing to grow. Your race is what is right about Triathlons!!!! |
| 2008-07-25 10:43 AM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Expert 709 | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Dolores, what a fantastic RR. It's so nice to read about how much fun and what a great experience it was for you. Congratulations on having such a great day and a great race! Keep up the good work. |
| 2008-07-25 12:56 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Expert 929 Hawaii | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 It's contagious...your RR has left me grinning. Congratulations on your race! |
| 2008-07-25 1:26 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Expert 892 | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 What a wonderful RR. Congratulations to you, Dolores! I look forward to meeting you one day... " an A!"  |
| 2008-07-25 11:53 PM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Extreme Veteran 459 | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Thanks everyone for reading my RR and the awesome response. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! (that's post 200!) Edited by DoloresM2 2008-07-25 11:53 PM |
| 2008-07-29 2:11 AM in reply to: #1554414 |
| Master 1281 Long Beach, CA | Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 Dolores, you are such a freaking rock star...not just because your rocked this race...and you totally did...but because you had fun. My favorite people on race courses are those having the times of their lives. God knows we're not in it for the prize money, so it should be fun. Can't take things too seriously! I think you are an amazing athlete and person! CONGRATS HALF IRON-LADY!!! |
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Woke up about 4:45, had oatmeal and energy drink. I ate a PBJ in the car on the way. Yanti was an awesome sherpa - she also gave the most awesome pre-race massage/sunscreen application EVER!
None, I just made it with about 2 minutes to spare and I spent those floating in the water waiting for the gun. It is just as well - I really didn't need any extra time to mess around and get worried about anything. And off I went!