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Comments: My wave didn't enter the water until about 7:30 a.m. Sun was high and so not too much of a factor. Wore mirrored goggles, which seemed to cut the glare and help visibility. Wore goggles under the swim cap to prevent them from being knocked off, and lost the swim cap during the final 10 minutes of the swim. Swam the whole thing without rolling onto my back and resting. That should be a victory in itself, except for the fact that I came in just about last compared to the entire field. It was a really lonely feeling to be out in the water by myself. What would you do differently?: Learn how to swim.  Transition 1
Comments: Was so rattled by the poor swim and swim time on my watch that I didn't care a whole lot in transition. Took extra seconds downing a salt tablet and a bite of a fig newton before I got on the bike, but glad I did because it would have been difficult to take the salt tablets on the bike. I had brought a balloon to mark my spot but didn't need it because mine was the only bike left on the several racks around me. What would you do differently?: Practice transition.  Bike
Comments: Goal on bike was to complete in 1:25, so 1:27:43 is not bad. First loop was much faster than second; need to learn how to pace. Did not attach stiff cardboard bike number to seat post, so it twirled and dug into my legs; reached down and tried to secure it several times to no avail. Got mad and ripped it off about 5 miles into the event. Saw lots of other bike numbers on the course too. Passed a few people on the course, mostly going uphill. Generally would be passed by them on the downhill. Second loop was really lonely as nearly the entire field was finished by the time I started my second loop. The water aid station was packing up, but I didn't need them anyway as I carried water on my bike. It was really warm water. What would you do differently?: This was actually my strongest segment. Just need to get stronger on the bike, learn pacing. Also need to remember to put a frozen ice tube in my Speedfill in the morning so the water isn't so warm by the time I ride. Transition 2
Comments: I don't do any of the things listed here like flying dismounts or undoing shoes and leaving them on the bike. Probably should practice some of these things to get T2 time down. Denise and Karen were there at transition talking to me, which threw off what little concentration I had. Almost took off running with my helmet still on my head. They announced preliminary results while I was still in transition and I was dejected. Really needed to go to the bathroom, but none in sight. Remembered to take 2 salt tablets, which helped get me through the run as "well" as I did. What would you do differently?: Practice transition.  Run
Comments: Run sucked. Started around 10 a.m. when temp was in triple digits. No shade on course. Really, really hot. The running water bottle I took from transition contained HOT water. No good for running. Started off needing to go to bathroom, ended up walking within first mile due to heat and bladder distress. Finally reached bathrooms at marina about 1.5 miles in, and got relief. Hose felt good shortly thereafter and I cooled down enough to be able to run to the next water station. Heat really got to me with short bouts of nausea, side cramps and dizziness at different parts. Walked several times. Bad, discouraging end to the day. Didn't have the mental toughness to complete it without walking. Ran second loop with guy who was trying to beat 4 hours -- I didn't think I'd be that close to 4 hours myself, and ended up 3:49. What would you do differently?: Run more, walk less. Post race
Warm down: Hung out with Cool Kids. Drank bottle of water, then a beer. Went to macayo's for the awards ceremony since our Cool Kids relay team won first place. Just wanted to sleep. What limited your ability to perform faster: Heat, conditioning, lack of mental fortitude. On the other hand, I did do some things right - salt tablets, nutrition, got through the swim without resting or backstroking, had an awesome bike leg (for me) considering the course. Event comments: HOT time of year. First time in a long time that wetsuits weren't legal due to water temperature. Hot on the bike, hot on the run. Mis-measured courses. No medal, cotton t-shirt. Compared to other races, not sure I would do this again, except that it was fun to know so many other racers at the event and to be part of the Club Championships. Have to say that the aid stations and preparation for hot weather on the race staff's part was really good, especially with hose, sponges and ice. Profile Album Last updated: 2009-02-02 12:00 AM
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 2009-05-18 7:19 AM |
Expert  662    Tempe Silver member |  Subject: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance |
| 2009-05-18 11:29 AM in reply to: #2157135 |
Expert 1330 Arizona | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Good work getting it done! I remember being that miserable in my first open water race and my first non-wetsuit race. Working through that and continuing on is what it is all about. You'll get better. That was the hardest race I ever had mentally, and this is yours. It's all better from here! -Jot |
| 2009-05-18 12:16 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
Extreme Veteran 435 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Nice working keeping going in very tough conditions! You sucked it up and got through it and there's a lot to be said for that. Great Job! |
| 2009-05-18 2:45 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
Expert 819 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Kim I think you did awesome! It sucks when you have a longer than advertised distance any leg, because if you're looking at your watch it can really get into your head affect your race. You kept going though and you were really close to your goal on the bike. That run was just hot and miserable, but you kept going and you got it done! Great Job, I'm super impressed. |
| 2009-05-18 3:08 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Kim- You did a GREAT job out there! The heat was absolutely brutal, and it didn't help that the swim was long (General consensus is about 300m long). You rode and ran and swam a great race, congratulations!!! John |
| 2009-05-18 6:30 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
Veteran 220 | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Great job kim! Sorry for calling during morning Yoga.
The heat was brutal! But you pushed through! |
| 2009-05-19 2:33 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
Extreme Veteran 467 | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Kim you did awesome. The run was just brutal and you ran a lot more of it than I did. |
| 2009-05-19 4:19 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
| Pro 3715 AZ | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Don't beat yourself up so much!!! The heat totally makes it a harder race!! BUT you stuck to it and you did it! You did awesome! |
| 2009-05-19 4:27 PM in reply to: #2157135 |
Extreme Veteran 344 Maricopa, AZ | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance I think you did awesome Kim. It was a tough race. |
| 2009-05-20 10:41 AM in reply to: #2157135 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Kim: Your report for this race sounds like several I have written - one of the last out of the water, which leads to decreased focus, hotter temps for the bike and run, and a cloud over the rest of the event, as you try to catch up to the field. Oh how many times I have been there... DON'T let it get you down. You showed a lot of heart in pulling it together and getting through the rest of the race, despite climbing temperatures and a lot of ground to make up. This was a TOUGH race, and you came through it fine. Keep up your hard work, take any lessons you can from this one, and reload for your next event. You'll be in the thick of the pack coming out of the water before you know it. Edited by BHannahs 2009-05-20 10:41 AM |
| 2009-05-20 10:52 AM in reply to: #2157135 |
Expert 662 Tempe Silver member | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Thanks, everyone, for the wonderful words of encouragement. Re-reading the report three days after the race, I can tell that I was really depressed by the results. It was coming in last in my age group that really hit me hard. But like many of you have said, it was a really tough race, and I really am proud of finishing it, learning lots from it, and working hard toward Vineman. Someday I will look back at this race and realize how far I've come! |
| 2009-05-21 8:16 AM in reply to: #2157135 |
Master 2411 Goodyear, AZ | Subject: RE: Tempe International Triathlon - Olympic Distance Great attitude Kim. You overcame a lot for this race, so glad you were able to do the swim and be calm. That is huge! It was a tough day out there and I have no doubt that you will acheive all your goals in the future. Good luck with Vineman, its a race I really want to do one day! |
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