Tri the Parks - John Tanner State Park
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Tri the Parks - John Tanner State Park - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: Well...it was a shock to the system. I got tangled up with a few people then got whacked in the head which gave me a little panic attack. I got my act together, but really started BOP. I was able to start picking people off after the first buoy until the end. I was surprised that I still finished FOP at 12th in my AG. I know I left at least 1 minute or more out there. What would you do differently?: I sighted much much much better than all races up to date. I think the only thing different is getting use to the full contact aspect of the start. I need to work on speed to get out of the bar fight quicker or start wider and accept it will be a longer swim. Transition 1
Comments: Everything went smoothly. I ran to my bike faster and did not take any time to walk. Shoes on, helmet on, off we go. Quick jump on the bike and hammer time. Not wearing a wet suite paid off as I had the 6th fastest T1 in my AG which is a joke. What would you do differently?: Need to start practicing the right way to transition with the shoes already on the bike. Given the time and looking at others, it seems I can get 20 more seconds off this time. The shoes pre-mounted on the pedals is the key. Bike
Comments: Very happy with this ride. I was in control the whole time. I played tag with two other people and got past both in the last two miles. Since Chris and I rode the course, I knew to hammer in the first 5 miles which paid off. I backed off a little on the rollers between 5 - 7, then rode hard but not over the top to the park. What would you do differently?: Drink more. Given the limited number bike miles I was happy with the result. So, I did the best I could in the race, but would liked to have had a little more endurance. Transition 2
Comments: Nailed this one. Only 14 people got out faster in my AG! Given my starting point and no transition practice, I am very happy with it. I got my feet out of the shoes before the transition line, which made this a faster result than in the past. I ran with the bike to the rack, got the shoes on (no socks), had my hat loaded with everything so I just grabbed it ran. I put the hat and number belt on while I was running. Again, better than past years. What would you do differently?: Just move faster. Otherwise, I think I did it just right. Run
Comments: Ah, the limiter - the run. I could feel my hamies were on the edge at the start. I had to do my race and not chase people. It took two miles to settle down. I ran the last mile much faster and sprinted the last .5. I just about set a PR in 5K (no comments from the peanut gallery). As I was coming down the hill towards the dam, I heard a voice behind me say "not today". Since I was alone, it did not register with me until I saw his AG. Game on. I picked it up and caught him at the bottom of the dam. As I ran past him, I said "not today" and sprint harder for the line. Thank god I held it. I would have felt stupid had he pasted me again! What would you do differently?: I had some calf and hamie issues this month, so there was not much I could have done. If I would have gone harder at the start, I would have locked up and killed the race completely. So, I will say, nothing. Post race
Warm down: Hung out with my new Dynamo team mates, Chris, my buddy Scott and some BTers. I love spending time at races being social. It really makes the day. Also, I stopped by the 1st Choice Health Care tent and got an ART treatment on the calves and hamies. Nick is a good man and does his trade well. What limited your ability to perform faster: Biggest limiter was being sick. My head cold had to have effected me some. Also, my shape at this time is not perfect. This was not a peak event, so I will just take the pluses and minuses and move on. Event comments: Tri The Park has these races down. It was great. Last updated: 2008-12-06 12:00 AM
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Head cold was terrible at wake up...4:30 AM. Coffee, 1 egg, and toast. Pre-packed the car, so I gathered up a few items and headed out about 5:15 AM.
No warm up. I did a quick 200 yard swim in the lake, but that actually made me cold!