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Comments: Had mixed feelings about my swim goals. Unlike previous TRIs where I normally stay in the back and to the outside, I decided that I would start up front, and in the middle so I would have some experience in the fray in prep for the B2B mass swim start. This was a pretty brutal swim as there were probably 80 guys in my wave and I was in the middle. I immediately decided that I would stand my ground and fight through it and thought I did pretty well. Even though my time was slower than last year I learned several things. First: When an over-agressive swimmer continues to crawl up you back, and good strong kick is invalueable. And keeping a high elbow is also valuble when said swimmer attempts to cut across your body after failed attempts of swimming over you....heh...heh... I don't think I'll start up front and in the middle at B2B but I finally believe I can handle a moderate amount of mauling thats bound to happen between the 2 min T Pace guys like me. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Swim faster?  Transition 1
Comments: Transitions? Check. Fastest Transition in AG and one of the fastest overall. Even with wetsuit. I got that shite down. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Bike
Comments: Bike portion went well. Didn't over-push it as didn't feel like I needed too. I felt strong the entire ride. Steadily passed riders the entire ride, and was only passed by 5 or 6 guys. What would you do differently?: Nothing Transition 2
Comments: Fastest Transition in AG and I think 5th fastest overall. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: Run went well. Had hoped to get in the 20s.....Oh well. Wasn't passed by anyone. Steadily passed runners the whole race. Even passed a couple in the chute after some urging from the brown_dog family cheering section. Thanks guys! What would you do differently?: Nothing? Run faster. Post race
Warm down: Walked for a couple of minutes. Got some food and chatted with friends until transition was re-opened so I could claim my gear. What limited your ability to perform faster: Nothing. Event comments: Overall I'm pleased. I've been steadily getting faster each year (Over 3 minutes this year) and hopefully next year will be well below 1:10. Great Race! I love this sport. Last updated: 2008-09-14 12:00 AM
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 2008-10-05 5:55 PM |
Expert  862    BFE |  Subject: Emerald Pointe Triathlon |
| 2008-10-05 6:49 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
Extreme Veteran 549 Marietta, GA | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great race and great report. I especially liked your account of the swim...I'll have to remember your tips for future crowded swims. |
| 2008-10-05 7:53 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
Extreme Veteran 441 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon You did a 1:21 transition with that crazy hill? You're a BEAST! |
| 2008-10-05 9:12 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
MotoQueen 13195   | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great job on the race. That transition hill is something, isn't it? |
| 2008-10-05 9:27 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
Master 2379 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great job, David! You're going to sink the Battleship!! Keep up the good prep! |
| 2008-10-06 2:16 AM in reply to: #1719526 |
Master 2125 | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great job brother. |
| 2008-10-06 5:07 AM in reply to: #1719526 |
Elite 3658 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great Race! I watched hundreds of racers enter T1, get off their bikes, and finally at the end of the run and I was amazed how you looked really fresh compared to the other athletes. Your definately ready for B2B. |
| 2008-10-06 3:15 PM in reply to: #1720126 |
Master 1201 Woodstock, GA | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great transition times. I need to get you to show me how to do them. Your T1 was over one minute faster than mine and I did not have a wetsuit on.  I enjoyed hanging out after the race. Too bad I had to leave, but duty called. |
| 2008-10-06 3:50 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
Veteran 185 OHIO south of Dayton | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Dude....didnt you just finish the 6gap recently? I would still be hobbling around..... Great race and way to tear up the run. |
| 2008-10-08 12:09 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
Pro 4216 Sous Mon Diadème | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Excellent job out there... and thanks for the swim tips |
| 2008-10-08 1:13 PM in reply to: #1719526 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great race--way to get in there for the swim portion--I wouldn't want to fight you in a mass swim, that's for sure!! Awesome transitions too--it's free time, take it!! Excited for B2B for you--you're going to do great! |
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Woke up at 4 am. Ate a bagel, drank 16 oz of NUUN. Packed up the gear and out the door at 5 am for the 1 hour drive to Lake Lanier Islands. Drank 8 ounces of perpetum about 45 minutes from the start.
Arrived shortly after 6 am and had to walk about a half of a mile to the transition area. Picked up my race packet, my chip, got marked and moved to my transition area. Had a great spot right next to the run out transition mat. Decided to wear my wetsuit to get a full speed transition practice. Went to the lake and swam about 300 yards for a warm up and waited for my wave.