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Lakeville, Massachusetts
United States
Sun Multisport Events
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 53m 19s
Overall Rank = 465/660
Age Group = F45-49
Age Group Rank = 27/38
Pre-race routine:

woke up 5 minutes before my alarm, went and made coffee, then woke younger son up. Got dressed and woke older son. Drove down to race texting my brother-out-law as we left. Called him when we got to the exit as I had not heard back to make sure they were awake. Parked the car, got transition set up and said hi to MRC teammates.
Event warmup:

10 minute run then put on my wetsuit
Swim
  • 32m 40s
  • 1584 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I did a better job sighting than I have previously done. Only said hi to kayakers once and so that was an improvment. I swam slowly but was just enjoying my time out there. Right before I got in the water, my older son held up a poster that said 'Just keep swimming' so I heard Dorie in my head starting half way through.
What would you do differently?:

swim faster.
Transition 1
  • 03m 4s
Bike
  • 1h 16m 48s
  • 24.9 miles
  • 19.45 mile/hr
Comments:

So, as warned by Amy, my hamstrings and quads kind of went wtf? we just did a HIM! so I kept my RPMs high and let people pass me (very hard for me). As my legs felt better tried to push it a bit more, passing many of the folks who had passed me. Played leap frog with a few people which is always fun. I was VERY impressed that there was very little drafting, people moved over when you said left....Racers who are experienced and know what they are doing which made it lots of fun.
What would you do differently?:

race on rested legs ;)
Transition 2
  • 02m 14s
Run
  • 58m 34s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 27s  min/mile
Comments:

so legs had the same reaction, so I took it easy particularly the first 3 miles, then tried to pick it up a bit. Went TOTALLY by feel - no garmin, no stopwatch just out enjoying it.
What would you do differently?:

uhm the whole I just did a HIM thing....
Post race
Warm down:

flopped in a chair, both boys came over with water bottles and towels.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

the fact that I did a HIM last week. But even so this is a PR for me!

Event comments:

Really nice race, well done, attracts a good crowd!


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Last updated: 2009-07-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:40 | 1584 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/38
Overall: 523/660
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeveless xterra
Course: on the edge of Loon Pond - a big zig zag.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:04
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:16:48 | 24.9 miles | 19.45 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/38
Overall: 342/660
Performance: Good
TSS: 77.5 (intensity factor 0.78) Norm Power: 157 VI: 1.15 Distance: 25.056 mi Min Max Avg Power: 0 603 136 watts Cadence: 42 178 85 rpm Speed: 2.1 30.9 19.7 mph Pace 1:56 28:24 3:03 min/mi Hub Torque: 0 192 44 lb-in Crank Torque: 0 606 139 lb-in
Wind: None
Course: mostly the same as Patriot, so pretty flat only one section with lousy pavement the rest was smooth!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:14
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:58:34 | 06.2 miles | 09m 27s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/38
Overall: 505/660
Performance: Good
Course: one big loop with some rollers
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2009-08-30 7:27 PM
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great Job Cat.  Happy birthday   Congrats on the PR

2009-08-30 9:56 PM
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PR! Awesome job, especially after a very tough HIM. The Minutemen owe you big time!
2009-08-30 10:12 PM
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Great job Cat!  Glad you had a great race after last week.  in fact, your story of Timberman kept m going.  And thanks for posting the photos! 
2009-08-31 9:22 AM
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PR the week after a brutally hot HIM?!  Crazy woman. Smile  I would have had a hard time getting out of that chair after flopping into it.  (oh, wait... I did... even without the HIM!)
2009-08-31 9:27 AM
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great job Cat!!!  Nice PR!!!!!  Congrats!!!



2009-08-31 9:29 AM
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Nice job Cat!  Such a crazy lady doing an oly a week after a HIM.   Hope your birthday was fabulous!
2009-08-31 9:44 AM
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Fantastic work Cat!  Seriously, after a very, very difficult HIM (I was out on the Timberman bike course that day, it was HOT), it's just remarkable that you PR'd.  Awesome job, that's the definition of sufferfest, when you know you don't have your A game--or your B game, for that matter--but you keep plugging away and post a great time...well done!
2009-08-31 9:22 PM
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Great race Cat! It was nice to meet you and your sons were really sweet and fun.  Fab pics too.  Racing and PR'ing after a HIM is really quite a feat! Strong work.
2009-09-04 2:22 PM
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Lots of fun!!! thanks for the pics!!!

2009-09-04 7:42 PM
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Well done Cat...especially following T Man!!!


2009-09-04 8:10 PM
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Good job!

Cranberry is a fun race...
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