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Comments: Seeded myself at the front, hooked on to the fast feet like I wanted. Was in the front of the pack, then I decided I was going too slow, so I moved off and around the feet I was following. In no mans land for a bit until I caught the wave in front. Really didn't draft much, as I couldn't find anyone going my speed. Navigation went pretty well, stayed on course, didn't have to fight traffic too much. Time is estimated for now, could be faster. I hit lap button after T1 and it was 23:49. Figure transition took about a minute. What would you do differently?: Not much. I'm happy with how I swam. I felt like I pushed it. Maybe could have gone a little harder, but eh, you gotta save something for the bike and the run. :)  Transition 1
Comments: Forgot to undo velcro straps on my shoes. I realized this as I was jumping on the bike. So I had to undo them on the bike to get my feet in. Oops! Short transition area, so this was really fast. What would you do differently?: Undo velcro straps on my shoes. :)  Bike
Comments: Kept good pace. Legs were not fully rested, and I could feel it towards the end of the bike and on the hills. Nice course though. It was a fun ride. Transition 2
Comments: Coming off the bike into T1 I flew. Hopped off and ran ( ran, not jogged! ) with the bike. Put on socks, shoes, runnning hat, and race belt and I was off. What would you do differently?: Learn to run sockless, but eh, it works for me.  Run
Comments: Wow. Since I didn't taper, my legs were hurtin'. Played a good mental game to keep myself pushing hard. Kept HR over 160, hovered around 162 most of the time. Pushed up there on some of the uphills. Just kept moving, focused on form, and making sure I watched out for the little obstacles that trail running brings. Finished strong the last mile plus. I think I heard someone cheering at the finish ( "go chris!" ), but I dunno. I was in my own little zone at that point. This run was also the first time I passed people in my AG. Woo! I'm really getting better at the run. I'm very happy with that, and feeling confident for Racine. What would you do differently?: Taper. :) ( but it's not my a-race, so I'm not too worried ) Post race
Warm down: Chug a bottle of ice cold water. Energice. More water. Met up with Steve- and Brett ( who finished before me ). Chow down a big honking plate of spaghetti, eat a banana. More water. Stretched really good. Then got back into transition and had my Endurox. Ahhhhhhhhh. :) What limited your ability to perform faster: Taper. But, it wasn't an A-race, so I'm not worried. Event comments: It was a little disorganized, started late, and there were some timing delays at the awards ceremony, but it's not a huge race, so don't expect a massive organization putting it on. *Lots* of volunteers though, and good support during the race. It was a good race, good fun, and I'd do it again despite the organizational mishaps. :) I missed 3rd place in my AG by about a minute. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. Next year I'll be back and we'll see. :) This was a new PR for me, by about 8 minutes over St. Anthony's 2 months ago. SHAZZAM! :D Last updated: 2005-05-13 12:00 AM
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 2005-06-26 1:52 PM |
Pro  3906     St Charles, IL |  Subject: Bigfoot Triathlon |
| 2005-06-26 2:30 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Extreme Veteran 443 Manitoba, Canada | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Really NICE work here Chris!! You look like you are well set for Racine! Great attitude and training for your A race - no taper, just in for the race and experience - and still a new PR!! |
| 2005-06-26 3:38 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Woohoo! 8 minutes off your time! Damn!! Jeez, I was gonna say the run was fast, but then I realized that everything was fast, so there yah go  Great job. Jessica |
| 2005-06-26 3:41 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Hey, I meant to ask what your running HR zones are. Where is 160-162 for you? I'm trying to figure out where exactly I want to be during an Oly run. |
| 2005-06-26 3:50 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon WOW what an awesome performance..congratulations esp since you have ahad a couple injuries lately...so fast in all 3...SMO |
| 2005-06-26 6:10 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Dude, you did a hell of a job. I was FOR SURE you were gonna end up passing me on the run since I was basically jogging the 10k. You'll get 'em next year! |
| 2005-06-26 7:33 PM in reply to: #183851 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon woo hoo! great times! |
| 2005-06-26 11:41 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Extreme Veteran 412 las vegas | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon congrats on a great race chris!! you did an amazing job on all three legs! i can't wait to see what you do in your A race! |
| 2005-06-27 6:27 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Extreme Veteran 401 Plant City, Florida | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon way to go Chris sounds like you performace was outstanding even thought he race was disorganizrd...way to be mentally tough this will sure help you when you do the A race....congrats |
| 2005-06-27 8:10 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Champion 6627 Rochester Hills, Michigan Gold member | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Chris - OUTSTANDING! Under 1:30 for 100, over 20mph, and right at 8's...that's a SOLID effort, and you knocked 8 MINUTES off your PR...WOW! That's impressive, for no taper... very, very, very smooth. Nice. |
| 2005-06-27 8:26 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Fantastic performance, Chris! Your times are FASSSSSSSSSSSST! You have become quite the triathlete and improving still! |
| 2005-06-27 8:54 AM in reply to: #183851 |
COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Nice race Chris. Was hoping that Cindy spotted you so I could meet you and put screen name and face together. Happy TAPERING!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2005-06-27 9:51 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon 2:28! Holy cow, I though you were injured. Unbelievable performance, Mr. Chris. Simply awesome. |
| 2005-06-27 9:57 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon I thought I saw you at the finish... What were you wearing???? Blazing, Chris! Nice work. |
| 2005-06-27 11:07 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Master 1967 | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon |
| 2005-06-27 11:31 AM in reply to: #183851 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon In rough order of questions/comments: Steve-: your jog was my fastest 10k ever. No worries about me catching you on the run.Jessica: 160-162 is approx. zone5-5a. My LT was measured at 160 at the end of Feb. 160+ for me is mod-hard pace ( going by RPE ). On the hills I got up closer to 170 and that started to really burn. My LT is probably a couple beats higher than 160 now with a couple months of training. Main goal was to push harder than at St. A where is ~155 avg. HR, and I managed that. Whiz: I had on black tri shorts and an Oomph! grey/black/white tri tanktop. If you yelled "Go Chris!" for someone coming in, that might have been me afterall. I swear I heard someone yell that as I came into the finish, but I was kinda zoned in at that point. If that was you, thanks! I smiled mentally when I heard it. MUL98: I was in wave #7 Thanks everybody. I had a great race, and I've still got a big grin on my face today. It was a really good confidence booster to PR without a taper, and to race without any injuries, as my back and calf/achilles/toe flexors are weren't a problem for me. -C |
| 2005-06-27 2:55 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon NICE race! You speedy swimmer you.... Heck...speedy EVERYTHING! You raced despite no taper! |
| 2005-06-27 3:00 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Awesome job Chris!! If you keep this pace up, you will be finished with St. A next year before I even get in the water!! |
| 2005-06-27 8:53 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Damn Chris.... That's one heck of a showing there bro. Keep up those fantastic times. Way to go hard man. |
| 2005-06-27 9:07 PM in reply to: #183851 |
Expert 1836 Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: Bigfoot Triathlon Great job my friend! You really rocked that race! So, when you gonna turn pro? 8) |
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Woke up at 5. Fussed about getting ready. 1 cup coffee, banana, clif bar.
Drove a block over to meet my coach at his B&B, drove over to the race site. Met up with Steve- at the race.
A little disorganized is a nice way to say it. 2 body markers for the entire crowd. Line was *long*. So we skipped it. Turns out the forgot to give out bike numbers to about 1/2 the field so we had to pick those up and attach them to our bikes that morning.
Got transition area setup, had to move bike, as they decided I was in the wrong rack ( Hint: if you have an organization plan, try TELLING people ).
Shot of gel about 20 min before.
Got in water, did a couple quick pickups to get the arms moving and blood flowing before my wave. Wasn't time/room to do much more.