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Comments: This year I had a very difficult time getting my HR down after the start. We had to tread for about 3 minutes before the start and was getting tired. Had to roll over and do the back stroke to relax, then everytime I flipped back over I'd swallow more water and get paniced then have to back stroke again. Did that for about 1/2 the swim. I was REALLY mad at myself and decided that I just needed to get it together and swim.. I would tell myself stroke, stroke, breathe/glide, over and over. That finally relaxed me enough that I could finish with freestyle. What would you do differently?: NOt panic and swim freestyle. Do more OWS practice!! 2007 27:33  Transition 1
Comments: Was pretty frustrated coming out after the swim but really pushed myself to get out and get on the bike! What would you do differently?: nothing because I was faster than last year (3:04)  Bike
Comments: This is a very tough course coming from an area that is mostly flat. I had really slacked off on my training the past 2 months and didn't do any hills before this race. I pushed hard in alot or areas and had some fast down hill rides. I think the max speed said 39. I passed alot of riders and only got passed a few times. Played cat/mouse with a few girls and that really helped keep my focus. There was a girl for the DC tri club that I noticed in front of me on the swim, I caught her and we passed each other a few times. What would you do differently?: Not slack off my training for 2 months. 2007 1:03:34 Transition 2
Comments: I never sat down. Grabbed my stuff, but had to get into my bag to grab a gel. My second one fell while I was on the bike. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Much better than last year. 2007 2:27  Run
Comments: I knew this run was not going to be great due to the lack of training going into this race. Was shocked to look down at my watch and see 9:11 for the first mile. I knew that I went out way to fast and would probably regret it later. Got a nasty cramp in my right calf just after 1st mile. Had to stop and try to stretch it out. Started back with a slow jog and started thinking to myself; if my bosses wife can work while going through chemo and being sick; then I certainly can run through a leg cramp and that got me going again. Saw Klynne up ahead of me and grabbed her arm as I passed her. I really thought for a minute to just run with her, but looked at my watch and knew that if I pushed I could beat last years time and pressed on. Walked the big hill for a short distance a few times. Chatted with a few ladies going into mile 3 and was happy to know that I was going to beat last years time. What would you do differently?: Not be a slacker!!!!! Post race
Warm down: Got my medal and waited for Klynne to come across the finish. What limited your ability to perform faster: Loosing motivation 2 months before this race. Event comments: This years race was not as good as last year. Prior to the start the announcer was having to tell people to get out of the transition area more than a few times. The post race food was gross. I really wanted sugar and pizza and all they had was some kind of healthy rice mixture, TLC cookies and bananas, half bagels, fruit punch/water. YUCK!!!! The good thing was they gave us our finish times on a nice card. We left fast for a nice juicy burger!!!! Last updated: 2008-04-01 12:00 AM
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 2008-08-26 6:59 PM |
Expert  663    Williamsburg, VA |  Subject: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon |
| 2008-08-26 7:53 PM in reply to: #1630408 |
Expert 808 Columbia, MD | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon First off, I have to say, wow, what a smoking bike time! If you train next year, we're gonna have to get out the radar gun on you at the race.  Second, I agree with the post-race food. Yuck. Not worth the walk up the hill at all. But, I still love this race like no other. Congrats on a terrific race! |
| 2008-08-27 6:08 AM in reply to: #1630408 |
Royal(PITA) 14270  West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon That was a pretty good race given the lack of training mojo this year. I hate starting off with a bad swim though, it takes a lot out of the mental game to pull it together after one of theos. Looks like you pulled off a good bike and run though! |
| 2008-08-27 7:14 AM in reply to: #1630408 |
Veteran 242 | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon I'm proud of you! Nice job |
| 2008-08-27 7:58 AM in reply to: #1630408 |
Veteran 128 | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon Great job and you beat last year's time. For slacking the last two months you did great. Glad you got your burger. |
| 2008-08-27 8:27 AM in reply to: #1630408 |
Veteran 288 Owings, MD | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon Mmmm, burger! Much better choice! Great race - wow! Very speedy transitions and bike split. You really pushed through and had a great run. Way to lower your time!
Edited by klgray 2008-08-27 8:28 AM |
| 2008-08-27 8:37 AM in reply to: #1630408 |
Master 2411 Goodyear, AZ | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon Its nice to be able to race the same course and compare times. You did great to PR that course after cutting back on training! Even with your swim difficulties, you were faster- well done! This will set you up nicely for your next race |
| 2008-08-27 3:10 PM in reply to: #1630408 |
Extreme Veteran 372 Williamsburg, Virginia | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon What kind of race is going to offer healthy food after a race, you are correct to want if not demand pizza, cookies, burgers. Nice race! |
| 2008-08-27 5:06 PM in reply to: #1630408 |
Master 1551 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon Great job with your race! Next stop Patriot. |
| 2008-08-28 3:51 PM in reply to: #1630408 |
| Member 18 Ellicott City, MD | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon Great race! I am with you on the swim, it took me the first half to get in the groove and stop mind meltdown. Congrats on the PR, especially with lack of training mojo. |
| 2008-08-28 4:49 PM in reply to: #1630408 |
Master 1381 Clifton, NJ | Subject: RE: Iron Girl Columbia Women's Triathlon hey great job! nice mental fix there during the run - helps to remember those who are battling more serious things than leg cramps sometimes.
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Overall Rank = 613/1632
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 132/339
Drove to Columbia with Klynne. Went to the packet pick-up and Expo. Had to rack the bike on Sat, then we drove the bike course just to refresh our memories from last year. Had dinner with a few other BT'ers and Mid MD tri club at Tomato Palace. Was very nice to meet some new BTer's and listen to their stories.
Got up at 5 and the hotel had set out a few breakfast items early for the racers that stayed there. Was so glad to be able to get a good breakfast before the race. HAd a bagel/peanut butter and my coffee. Met a couple that Klynne had seen at the hotel last year and chatted about this being her first race. Got to the race site and had a easy time setting up the transition area because we had racked the bikes the night before. Had seasoned racers beside me so had plenty of space. This year I had a fantastic spot and was happy. Lots of port-o-potty stops before heading down to the water. Watched Klynne go off and then tried to settle my nerves before it was my turn.