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Subject: CSTS Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #2 : Official Thread

Hello

 

Anyone else racing on Fathers Day?

I have been working to improve my run from 23 May race #1.

Kevin



2010-06-10 8:55 PM
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Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! It's my first, I'm super excited!!
2010-06-11 4:51 PM
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Maggie

First Triathlon is exciting.

My first was 16 Aug 09 Charleston Sprint. 

A few tips. 
Arrive early as the transition spots are first come first  choice.  I leave my house in MT P at 500 and get to the park 530-545. 
Rack your bike to get your spot then go get body marked and pick up your timing chip.
After getting set up walk  around and enjoy.  Race Day is very motivating, exciting and fun.

If you have any questions just ask.  Maybe we can get a BT member picture together.

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2010-06-11 6:53 PM
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I figured I'd have to leave pretty early for it. I'm coming from Mt P too and there is just not a fast way of getting over there. 

Picture sounds great - I'll probably be wandering around in my bright yellow shirt like my profile pic, my bike is a white specialized dolce if it's easier to find people by bike  
2010-06-12 9:13 AM
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Hello

Just got back from a morning swim and now ready for the 5K ALS Beach run this afternoon on the IOP. Who else would swim or bike before a 5K running event except a triathlete.

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2010-06-12 9:53 AM
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Only a triathlete! 

Be careful out there - going to be a hot one today! 


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I'll be at Race #2!  I love this race.
2010-06-17 10:03 AM
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Hello

I am down to doing the swim-bike only this week.  Injured my heel last week running.  I tried to run last night and had to shut it down after a minute. 

AquaBike sprint racer


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2010-06-21 11:18 AM
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Hello

How did the race go?

I dropped out because I could barely walk on Saturday.  I have my eyes set on the 15 August race and I am hoping my heel keeps getting better.

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2010-06-21 8:21 PM
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Bummers! Sorry to hear about your heel! Hopefully 6 weeks'll heal it for you! 

Race went really well for me yesterday. I didn't drown! Hurray! And actually did a lot better than I thought I would, placed 7th in my age group, had a ridiculously fast for me bike, and the solid run that I was expecting. And hey, I wasn't even the last one out of the water in my group!

My own personal maybe goal in my head was to try to catch one of my training group's members who started 2 waves ahead of me and is a much stronger swimming/slightly seasoned triathlete/but not so great on the run. My bike time ended up being within 2 seconds of his and I passed him on the run with about 100 yds to go. Totally shocked me, but definitely exciting.  

Funny thing was when I was talking to my group after the race, someone said, did that headwind screw you up coming back on Folly? First I said headwind? What headwind? I guess that's the benefit of not having a computer, I had no idea how fast I was going. Later I said, Folly? We were on Folly Rd? I had no idea where I was, I just went where they told me to.  

Swim was scary at first, but after about 200 yds I settled in and was able to do my thing. It was a REALLY long way from the second to third buoy though. And that's when some of the next group passed me which I expected, but was a little sad about.

If I had  registered for the Athena division I would have placed 3rd, which I qualify for, but I guess I don't feel like I'm at a disadvantage and  it wouldn't be fair to others who are at more of a disadvantage because they aren't as tall as I am.  Oh well. 

A few people in wetsuits which I thought was odd. I guess when the water temperature is that warm (slightly cooler than bathwater) I see it as people just going for an advantage instead of something that is actually needed. Since I'm new to tris I'm not sure how I feel about that. If I wore a wetsuit I'd probably have cut minutes off my time, but I'd have felt funny doing it. 

Anyways, good race, can't wait to do another! 


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