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Comments: I enjoyed being in the water. It was actually only my second tri swim since the St. A's swim was canceled. It was a far cry from my first tri swim where I paniced in the water. There was a current for the first half before rounding the bridge, then the current was with me. I wasn't fast, but I can get faster. I went at a speed coincident with my pool performance. What would you do differently?: Go faster.  Transition 1
Comments: Put my watch and HR monitor on since I wanted to monitor for training purposes. I didn't rush. My place in transition was right in the middle, so I had quite a run in my bike shoes in the mud. I was concerned they wouldn't clip in, but they did. What would you do differently?: I dunno. This isn't an area I'm trying to improve on much. I have other things that will cut my time more.  Bike
Comments: I just suck on the bike. My calves were really hurting at the beginning, but eventually stopped. I got the "on your left!" all throughout. I still had my brakes on during the downhills. I can't seem to allow myself to go fast. I couldn't even keep pace with a 73 year old woman. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong. What would you do differently?: I need to go faster. Transition 2
Comments: I didn't go too fast here either. I actually even grabbed my phone and put it in my back pouch. I grabbed the rest of my shot blocks and started running. What would you do differently?: I dunno  Run
Comments: I am just slow. What can I say. My legs felt bad for the first 2 miles and then got better. I am a little concerned about being able to do the run for an Oly, but I did it at St. A's so I guess I will get it done. What would you do differently?: Go faster. I feel like a broken record. Post race
Warm down: I waited for my friends to finish and had a veggie sub. I wanted to get a massage, but my friends didn't want to, so I didn't. I went to transition, gathered my stuff and headed to the car. My friend wanted Gelato, so she got some, but I didn't want any. What limited your ability to perform faster: I'm still trying to figure this one out. On the swim, I just need to work on improving my form and then speed. On the bike, fear is a factor. I am working to overcome that. I am sure some lessons would help too, because I am sure that I am doing something technically wrong. On the run, i just think it's genetics. I doubt I will ever be a fast runner. Event comments: Expo was weak. Only 1 vendor selling gear. Otherwise it was a good experience. Safe course with all closed roads. It was nice to be with my friends from HS. I just wish I felt like my hours of weekly training meant something. Sometimes I feel like I would have done the same with no training at all. Profile Album Last updated: 2008-11-27 12:00 AM
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 2009-06-29 12:33 PM |
Veteran  197   Manhattan |  Subject: Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - Sprint Race |
| 2009-06-29 7:49 PM in reply to: #2250469 |
Regular 90 Philadelphia | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - Sprint Race Great race. I think I saw you on the news. Did you mention something about biking? |
| 2009-06-30 5:51 AM in reply to: #2251804 |
Veteran 197 Manhattan | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - Sprint Race I did mention biking. They asked me a lot of questions, but I'm sure what aired was only a few secs. I wish I could get my hands on it. |
| 2009-06-30 7:14 AM in reply to: #2250469 |
Champion 19812   MA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - Sprint Race Congrats! Nice job on feeling comfortable on the swim and swimming close to your pool pace (i typically swim slower than pool pace in tris). I think in time you will feel more confident on the bike. Sounds like you had a blast and spent time with friends...all very good! |
| 2009-06-30 10:37 AM in reply to: #2250469 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - Sprint Race Great job Michelle!!! another great result from all your hard work, kwwp it up, and i hope to see ya at NY!!! |
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Overall Rank = 1200/1436
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 64/79
I was more relaxed before this race. I was able to eat dinner the night before and went to bed at about 11 without difficulty. Then the sleep interruption happened. I had some nightmare about not finding parking and not making it into transition on time. I didn't sleep well after that. I was up every hour after 3:30. I ate some more of my pasta.
I did get parking and made it to transition on time. I was going to make PB and J sandwiches, but the smell of peanut butter makes my friend nauseated, so I didn't make them. I set up my transition and got interviewed by NBC news in Philly. I never got to see it on TV and couldn't find it on the internet. Bummer.
I got on my wetsuit and got into the schuykill river. It was really nice. I took a couple of strokes out and back and checked my goggles. I went back to my friends, ate a luna bar and a banana. I had a 35 min wait for my wave so I ate a few shot bloks.