Alberta Challenge Miquelon Lake
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Alberta Challenge Miquelon Lake - TriathlonOlympic
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Swim
Comments: I seeded my self right at the front. The beach was long and more than enough space for everybody. I picked my line to the first buoy and went straight at it when the gun sounded. I was calm and moved right into a nice smooth stroke and was feeling good. There seemed to be a group of about six of us that were all grouped together. I tried to pass but it was too tight. I ended up drafting a bit and just hanging out really is what it seemed like behind two guys. I'm in the hips of both of them - one on my left and one the right. Out of the water for the first lap I run around the whole group of six. I run back into the water and push hard for a couple strokes. But the effort was too much and I had to roll on my back to catch my breath! My first tactical mistake of the race. Just for a couple seconds but in that time the group passed by and I caught back on between the two guys again. I finished out the swim like that, but stood up fast and passed a couple guys running into transition. Into the transition 10th, but I had no idea at the time. My time of 23:57 is a new PB by a long shot. I think my previous best is 27:01. So this was a surprise for me. Not sure if it was short or not or how much of a drafting effect I got. Transition 1
Comments: Long run up to T1. Quick as possible and a run to the road. I had a brief struggle clipping in and was passed. Less than 10 seconds but it gave him a good jump out on me. Bike
Comments: The first 10k the wind was at my back. I pass 3 guys within that first 10k, but fail to pass, Kelly, the guy who passed me on the mounting line. He remains in my sight and I draw him in each time there's an incline but never get to him. At 20k I have a gel. New experiment with gels taped to my top-tube. It actually wasn't half bad. I think I'll stick with gels for a couple races. Also at this point I decide to not work too hard to chase down Kelly. Save something for the run. I start timing with my watch how far back I am from him using sign posts as markers. I was :57 back at the 30k point. Another gel pack at 35k. The last few kms were downhill and I spun out the last few hundred meters. What would you do differently?: Looking back maybe pushed a little harder. Just a little. Transition 2
Comments: Quick and easy. Grabbed bib and ran instead of standing there putting it on. +1 for me! I was passed again in transition by a guy who had a better rack spot. He didn't get too far though. Run
Comments: Quickly into the run I pass the guy who passed me in transition. I say "Come on, man! We have some guys to catch!" and keep going. It was hard to get into a rhythm and cadence as there were a lot of sharp turns and short hills and descents. I'm passing several people...but they're all in the sprint race. Into km 5 it flattens out and I'm feeling fantastic. My 5th km I do in 3:58! So awesome! Feeling really good heading into lap two now. Jamie yells, there's three guys just ahead! I pass one right away. The course turns, twists and dips so much you can't see anybody in front of you unless you are within meters behind. The second guy I eventually see and pass around the 7k mark. I say, "How far is Kelly ahead?". He tells me about 500m. I keep pushing and am going as fast as I can, considering the terrain. Finally the last km it flattens out again and I see Kelly rounding the bend and moving to the finish. He is still a ways ahead and there is no way I can catch him. I still make a good push for the finish and cross the line feeling good. Post race
Warm down: Crossing the line I'm told I was 3rd. Woop, woop! Pretty awesome. I felt pretty good and finished strong. I had some bananas and other munchies, plus a hamburger. Good post race food. Last updated: 2009-07-28 12:00 AM
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Canada
Trevor Soll
20C / 68F
Overcast
Overall Rank = 3/88
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 2/21
Arrived on the Wednesday before the race. Hung out, rode the course, swam the lake, ran a bit. Just relaxing and camping mostly.
Race morning started at 6:20. I ate some instant oatmeal with a banana and milk. About 20 minutes before the start I also had a power bar. I was feeling pretty relaxed.