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Reston Triathlon - Duathlon
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Comments: It was hard not to go fast because you start with you wave, and it is all race from there, but I really tried not to look at female age markings, it would totally mess me up for the rest of the race if I started chasing everyone down. Honestly, I had no idea hoe to pace myself on a short run before the bike leg. What would you do differently?: No idea  Transition 1
Comments: I have no idea what that time was. It was added to the run time because of the timing mats malfunction.  Bike
Comments: Happy with overall pace but I need more technical training; downhills, climbing, turning... all that made me slower. I think I had too much mashing going. Well, it was my first Oly, for the next one I have to train more on the bike. My last month leading to the Oly was very inconsistent.In addition I still can't drink on the bike (well, that's without hurting myself crashing), and my lower back usually start acting up after mile 16. So there you have it... I have so much work to do for my next season. I know I can be good. What would you do differently?: Get more biking skills. Transition 2
Comments: Took some sweet time here to rehydrate, I was almost dizzy after the bike leg. What would you do differently?: One day I will learn how to hydrate on my road bike... or learn to ride my tri bike and get aero hydration system Run
Comments: This is where i'm happy. I was in pain and super dehydrated after the bike but i did not let it bother me. I walked about 4 steep short hills i knew would mess up my HR. This helped tremendously. I was happy to see my neighbors on the course, it was just like running in my neighborhood ;) It was also my first time keeping it together on the run. Legs felt very stiff at first but they came back after mile one. I was so happy to get back to the HS tracks!!!!! Shelly and Slake were at the finish along with my husband. I hear my name from the announcer and I was DONE ;) What would you do differently?: Nothing Post race
Warm down: Ate lots of food, tried to stretch my back. What limited your ability to perform faster: Darn bike ;) Event comments: Love it! Last updated: 2008-01-29 12:00 AM
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 2008-09-08 10:31 PM |
Master  1652     Reston, VA Gold member |  Subject: Reston Triathlon |
| 2008-09-09 5:25 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Sneaky Slow 8694  Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Great job handling the switch to a Du... and look at you, Ms. Speedy, on the run. Well done. Oh, and an aside... your RR made me think that it would be great if females always had "age markings" on them, especially when they were out at bars and such. This way, when one is out, he doesn't need to wonder. And I have always thought that the beauty of Reston Tri is that it's close to your house. This is why it sells out so fast. We all love Z!! |
| 2008-09-09 7:09 AM in reply to: #1660442 |
Master 1652 Reston, VA Gold member | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon newleaf - 2008-09-09 6:25 AM Great job handling the switch to a Du... and look at you, Ms. Speedy, on the run. Well done. Oh, and an aside... your RR made me think that it would be great if females always had "age markings" on them, especially when they were out at bars and such. This way, when one is out, he doesn't need to wonder. And I have always thought that the beauty of Reston Tri is that it's close to your house. This is why it sells out so fast. We all love Z!! Now it is close to mine and Trimegger's house, so it will sell out even faster! |
| 2008-09-09 7:21 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Elite 2844 Reston VA | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Yo!!!! You rock. And looked strong and confident crossing the finish line  |
| 2008-09-09 7:22 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Master 1420 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon NL has a good idea regarding the age markings. Nice job out there Z - another year of biking and you will be able to drink on the bike. I am impressed you were able to do so well on the 2nd run considering that you had not had anything to drink! |
| 2008-09-09 8:04 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Regular 95 | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Great job Z. I can't help but look at those age group markings since my race strategy is to let all the pretty girls run by me - at least that is my excuse. It does get ruff when the 60 and 70 year olds start to pass me. |
| 2008-09-09 9:23 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Extreme Veteran 543 | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Great job babes, I like the hoe comment! Run, Run, Run for the next 2 months, then you and I get to focus on our bike skillz over the winter (perfect time for that). You really killed the last run leg; you're going to do great in the mary. |
| 2008-09-09 9:29 AM in reply to: #1660570 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Yay! Great job, Z! You've worked so hard on your biking and it's really paid off! So proud! |
| 2008-09-09 9:31 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Master 1565 SMIBville | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Great job Z! You know what you want to do for next season and that's great and all, but you've come so far already! |
| 2008-09-09 9:34 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
| Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Great job, Z! If I can learn to drink on the bike, I think anyone can! I think men should walk around with age numbers on the backs of their calves too - sometimes guys look older than they are - like a hottie I saw on Sunday who looked around my age, but his calf said "21" |
| 2008-09-09 9:39 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Veteran 138 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon good job! now its time to start run run running |
| 2008-09-09 10:13 AM in reply to: #1660263 |
Expert 1014 Virginia | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon great job for your first oly/du. sounds like you learned a lot for next year. |
| 2008-09-09 2:22 PM in reply to: #1660263 |
Veteran 240 Northern Virginia | Subject: RE: Reston Triathlon Geez, you were smoking on those runs. Nicely done!!! Have you tried an aerobottle on your bike for hydration? Just a thought... |
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Reston Triathlon
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Age Group Rank = 10/17
Up at 5:30 with BITM. The usual oatmeal, coffee, and out we went. The beauty of Reston Tri that it is 1 mile from my house. Can't beat that!
One lap at the HS track. There were too may people I knew, so I ended up talking a lot. Saw the whole bunch of BTers and RATS, this race sure feels like home.