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Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2
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Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 - TriathlonSprint
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 Swim
Comments: I surprised myself on the swim. I thought it would take MUCH longer and that I would be the last one out of the water... but that wasn't the case... I sighted well and there were still people swimming when I got out :) My time on the swim looks longer than it actually was since they added most of the transition onto the swim time... What would you do differently?: I had taken my flip-flops to the beach, I ran with them a little way, but ended up taking them off. I'll just go barefoot next time.  Transition 1
Comments: During this transition, I talked to my neighbor - who didn't finish the race...he looked fine, he wasn't injured, so I asked what happened... he said he swallowed a bunch of water and had a horrible swim - whatever - there's 1 person I beat to the finish!  Bike
Comments: I had Soooooo much fun on the bike... I was able to pass people and only got passed a couple of times. I like going fast on the descents! What would you do differently?: I put electrolyte mix in my aero bottle, but didn't put enough. Then I finished that and had to stop to re-fill my bottle. I didn't have any electrolyte mix in my 2nd bottle. I need to learn how to drink from the cage or at least re-fill from the cage without having to stop for the refill... Transition 2
What would you do differently?: I bought Yanks, but didn't practice with them, so I didn't use them. It took time to tie my shoes, and I tied them too tight, so I had to stop during the run to adjust the shoes.  Run
Comments: I expected to have trouble running, but not THAT much trouble! I figured I'd run & walk til I got my legs under me, but once my legs were under me, I started getting shin pain - DARN... I stopped to stretch, loosened my shoe laces, stretched again... someone offered me gatorade... I took a sip, and kept walking. It took a good 2.5 miles before I could run - and then I was out of energy. What would you do differently?: 1. walk more out of transition... my body needs more time to adjust. 2. Bring a hand-held with water or electrolyte in it. 3. do more bricks Post race
Warm down: got to the finish and grabbed water & a bagel... walked around a bit then went and stretched. Cheered for the winners in the awards ceremony. It was a LONG walk back to transition, I packed up my stuff and rode my bike back to my car. What limited your ability to perform faster: my run sucked! I need to practice running off the bike, and see if electrolyte replacement will help with shin splints? Profile Album Last updated: 2009-09-02 12:00 AM
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 2009-09-12 10:19 PM |
Extreme Veteran  750    Long Beach, Mississippi |  Subject: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 |
| 2009-09-13 4:27 AM in reply to: #2402817 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 Nice job Diane! Congrats on your first Tri! |
| 2009-09-13 5:24 AM in reply to: #2402817 |
| Uxbridge | Subject: RE: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 |
| 2009-09-13 1:23 PM in reply to: #2402817 |
Veteran 406 | Subject: RE: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 Congrats Diane!!! You did awesome on the swim. Awesome. That bike/run transition is a bear. Even without the shin problems you've been having. You should be very proud of yourself. We are all bursting with pride and joy in your accomplishments. Keep up the good work. I'm proud of you. We all are. |
| 2009-09-14 12:28 PM in reply to: #2402817 |
Extreme Veteran 1338 | Subject: RE: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 Excellent job....great RR....you are a TRIATHLETE!!!! |
| 2009-09-17 10:28 AM in reply to: #2402817 |
Veteran 291 Chicago | Subject: RE: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Race #2 So proud of you! glad you had a blast on the bike and congrats on the swim. You'll nail the run in no time.  |
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Age Group = 45-49
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I had laid all of my stuff out the night before the race, so on race morning, I just had to get dressed and pack the stuff into my back-pack and load my bike in the car.
I woke up early enough to eat a whole packet of instant oatmeal... usually nothing wants to go down that early... I also drank a bottle of water on the way to the race - about a 40 minute travel time.
I arrived at the race and met up with my friend and her roommate. We walked our bikes over to transition, got body marked and set-up transition and took a few pictures. I thought we were early, but there were hardly any spaces left... I got a GREAT space anyway...
The oly race started at 6:30, so we watched as the swimmers were finishing, then they let us on the beach for our warm-up... I swam to the nearest doc and back... I felt out of breath, and wondered how I'm going to be able to do this race...