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Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5
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Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5 - Biathlon (swim/run)
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Comments: That was my best OW swim! When I lost focus, my navigation SUCKED, but I swam hard and steady on the second lap. Managed to pass Stacers and finished ahead of markdills38! (Mark smoked me last time!!!) I had MAJOR leg cramps when exiting the water. Actually needed some help to walk, so that will screw up my official swim time. What would you do differently?: Needed to have stretched and cooled down a bit more after the hour ride. I always suspect dehydration when cramping too. My day was 14 hours old by the time I cramped - it makes the nutrition & hydration tougher than at morning races. I'll keep practicing and learning! :)  Transition 1
Comments: Bad cramps! I was sort of aware of mark running to his towel and then leaving on the run - same with Stacers. I just couldn't go yet. Dang! What would you do differently?: Stretch & hydrate better.  Run
Comments: Now's when I realized that I forgot that hit of gel. I felt like I was out of gas when I started running. Legs made a good quick transition from swimming/cramping to running. Pace was much faster than i expected from transition. Had my HR higher than on the last race (in May). Felt like I went as hard as I could. I was uncertain if I went too hard if I would cramp or pull something. In the last 1/2 mile I heard a woman coming up behind me (I knew exactly who it was because just after my turnaround we passed each other and I could see her mark me. I could see her eyes and she wanted to catch me) and I thought "good for her, she found a rabbit and she's going to catch me!" A second later I thought "what? what am I doing?" and I gently started picking up the pace until I finished running 7 even. I spoke with her afterwards and we were both laughing about our race at the end. She REALLY wanted to reel me in! ha! What would you do differently?: Given everything above - I wouldn't do anything differently. Post race
Warm down: Walked and stretched. Drank several bottles of water and gatorade. What limited your ability to perform faster: Cramps!! doh! On decision making below - I would say it was good during the race, but so bad before the race that the during the race part doesn't count! Event comments: These guys have no idea how to set a swim course to length. They have very little to offer after the race. And, these are my favorite races! I wish we did this every week!!!! :) (To be fair, they have nice raffle items to give away after the race!) Last updated: 2005-05-19 12:00 AM
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 2005-06-16 10:40 AM |
Expert  615   Littleton, CO |  Subject: Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5 |
| 2005-06-16 10:57 AM in reply to: #175858 |
Expert 852 Evergreen, Colorado Bronze member | Subject: RE: Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5 There will be NO passing me during the swim in the next race!!! I just need to work on my navigation so I can catch you |
| 2005-06-16 1:59 PM in reply to: #175858 |
Official BT Coach 2210 Englewood, CO | Subject: RE: Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5 There will be no passing me in the next race either! HAHA. I agree, I think we went a bit hard during that bike ride, but oh well, we will be faster every race from here on out! Nice race! Did you forget to hydrate? HEEHEE |
| 2005-06-16 9:15 PM in reply to: #176112 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5 Yeah, I'm glad I took a nap rather than ride with you guys! Hmmmm. Bed? Bike? Bed? Bike. BED ALWAYS WINS. |
| 2005-06-16 10:21 PM in reply to: #175858 |
Expert 916 San mateo California | Subject: RE: Surf & Turf Aquathon #2 of 5 Holy Molly.. that was a moster swim man.... Your speed was incredible.... and the run was great too... You make sure to wait for me at the finish line in Fl my man.... Great job... Congratulations... cheers |
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Rode for an hour with Mark. I think we rode pretty steady - maybe a bit hard.
Ran just a little. Layed out the stuff in transition.
Forgot to stop, get calm, and stretch. Also forgot to hit the shot of gel.
There are so many cool folks at these races - it's hard not to get distracted and socialize! :)