Camp Whitcomb/Mason Triathlon
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Camp Whitcomb/Mason Triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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Swim
Comments: This is my weakest event, so started out in the back of the wave to not get in anyones way. I settled into a comfortable stroke but kept wandering away from the swim line which was curved. It was a steady swim, but this is the area where I will see my time drop if I put in more training. What would you do differently?: Need more open water training. Transition 1
Comments: Happy with first transition. Being one of the slowest swimmers helped because there was no traffic. Everything went just as planned. Bike
Comments: So I thought I could make time up from swim on the biking leg, but the wind and heat took so much out of me. I drank plenty of water but still didn't have much energy to attack the hills. The headwinds and crosswinds on the flat sections took away what I thought would be the areas that I could make up time lost on the steep inclines. Clearly I was not ready for the hills and need to do more training for them. Disappointed in my performance. Transition 2
Comments: Again, one of only bright spots is that I got through the transition clean. Just as planned. Run
Comments: Ohhh so hot. The trail was nice because of the shade, but the footing was not the best for tired legs. Once out on the road I realized how drained I really was. The heat had sucked everything out of me and I really had trouble breathing. The blacktop was brutal, and I began cramping half way through. Not sure if I can even call what I was doing was a run. Walked two times, but couldn't get my pace or my breathing going. The will was there but the body was not. None-the-less I finished. Post race
Warm down: Stretched, mild short run, more stretching. What limited your ability to perform faster: The heat killed me. Better training, but this being the first real hot weekend, not sure any amount of training would have helped me breathe any better. I kept my head in it though and gave it my best. First Tri this year, second ever...heat, wind, training = Satisfied but definitely wanting more. Can't wait for Devil's Challenge. Event comments: Friends have been asking me for two years to try this Tri and I finally did it. I know next year will be better! Last updated: 2009-08-04 12:00 AM
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2009-08-12 4:13 PM |
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Boys and Girls Club
Sunny
Overall Rank = 180/290
Age Group = M4045
Age Group Rank = 24/25
Hydrated a lot. I was pretty nerveous with the heat and the wind. Spent time stretching and trying to say calm. Could feel the heat in my lungs so I knew I would have a tough time with my asthma. Hit the inhaler and hoped for the best.