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Danskin - Denver '05 - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: FREAKIN' SWIMMING....ugh. I could NOT get a good rhythm going. Not sure if the caffeinated gel had anything to do with it, or if I just need more OWS practice, or what. But geez, I need to be faster! What would you do differently?: practice more OWS and not try a new gel with caffeine in a race (duh)  Transition 1
Comments: So I'm jogging with my bike in the transition area and I get yelled at for running. They say, "there's no running with bikes in the transition area." WHAT? are you kidding? The boat ramp REALLY hurts the feet, and the freakin chip seal in the parking lot isn't much better! The transition area is HUGE with almost 3K people in it. Unreal What would you do differently?: Work on getting some good callouses on my feet. :)  Bike
Comments: Too many people. Going up the hills, there was lots of weaving. Worried about hitting someone on several occasions! Fun ride though What would you do differently?: just drink more. Transition 2
Comments: Good transition, even though I was again yelled at for jogging with my bike. ;) (is this a triathlon or not?) What would you do differently?: nothing  Run
Comments: Good run. I forgot that there are actually hills on the run course. I had thought it was pretty flat, but it wasn't. :) What would you do differently?: just run faster Post race
Warm down: huh, I always get so wrapped up in talking to people after the race, that I forget to cool down. Found markdills38 and his wife (she was easy to spot since we were both wearing Javelin stuff). Hung out with Stacers and her husband, and Macdaddy while Tara went wild at the playground. What limited your ability to perform faster: SWIMMING! MUST GET FASTER AT SWIMMING! Event comments: Too big of a race. It's crazy! I do this race b/c I talk people into doing it as their first tri. Several of my coworkers did this race and did great! But I don't think I'd do it again, unless I've persuaded someone to do it! You HAVE to be there by 6:30 (spectators included) and you CAN'T leave until 11 at the earliest. Then you have to walk your bike 1.5 miles to your car and then get stuck in a traffic jam for about 45 minutes b/c there's only one road. The logistics are tough. Anyway, it's a fun race, but just a long day. :) Last updated: 2005-07-17 12:00 AM
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 2005-07-17 10:18 PM |
Pro  4228    Broomfield, Colorado |  Subject: Danskin - Denver '05 |
| 2005-07-17 10:53 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Regular 77 Fort Worth, Texas | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Sorry the day was so long. Great overall job on the tri. NO running in the transition area...whats up with that? I look forward to that part, makes me feel like a pro :-). Keep up the good training for your next race. I am with you on becoming a faster swimmer! |
| 2005-07-17 11:17 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Expert 1240 Columbia, MO | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great job, what's the deal with no running, did they hire some high school hall monitors as marshalls? Seems like both of us had some similar problems, tenderfeet off of the swim, not drinking enough on the bikes..probably would have traded you some of your hills for the 100 degree plus heat index we had though.. Oh well, again, great job! |
| 2005-07-17 11:34 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Expert 683 Denver | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Wow - 2,761 athletic women all in one place? I knew I should've blown off that finance project and shown up there! Sorry to hear it didn't go as well as you would've liked; I can see how it might get claustrophic out there on the bike too. Good job of sticking with it and fighting back after a swim you weren't happy with though. |
| 2005-07-18 12:24 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 1927 Chicago | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Hey girl, It's good to have another one under your belt. Woo Hoo. You're awesome. Way to go to finish it with all those crazy freakin' people. Ugh. I don't miss it at all. Once was enough for me. But good job braving it again girlfriend. Looks like before our bike rides we're going swimming in Boulder res? Talk to you soon. O. |
| 2005-07-18 5:42 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Nice race  Danskin at Disney had a few of the same problems....but I blamed it on Disney. That was a big freakin race !!! Great job gretting people to do it with ya!! I have talked 2 people into doing Danskin at Disney with me next year. I love getting people to be more active. Take care and congratulations Edited by sue7013 2005-07-18 5:42 AM |
| 2005-07-18 6:22 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Expert 1836 Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great job Cathy! I'm with you on the swimming thing - we've got time for plenty of OWS at Boulder Res the remainder of this year if you're up for it. |
| 2005-07-18 7:06 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Awesome race! I can't believe that many people at a race. Great job and super bike! |
| 2005-07-18 7:06 AM in reply to: #200673 |
| Philadelphia, south of New York and north of DC | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Congrats Cathy. No running during transition? Is that like "there's no crying in baseball?" |
| 2005-07-18 8:32 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Way to go Cathy! Nice race--even if you weren't happy with the swim. Nice job fighting through the throngs on the bike. Alomst 3,000 people on a 12mi bike course--yikes! I don't even know what to say about being warned for running with your bike. What the...?!?! |
| 2005-07-18 9:07 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Champion 6627 Rochester Hills, Michigan Gold member | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Way to go, Cathy! Sounds like your happy with the result, given the GIANT crowd. At least you didn't get busted for drafting as you made your way through the weavers (take note, Coredump.). The training volume is really paying off... And I'm sure that I'm going to spectate the next Danskin event, whenever, wherever it is... |
| 2005-07-18 10:07 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Expert 852 Evergreen, Colorado Bronze member | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Nice job Cathy! You really smoked that bike course - way to go!!! What I would give to do 18+ mph on a course that hilly! I'm still annoyed at the whole no running in transition thing too - it just kills the adrenaline to have to stop and WALK. At least you guys didn't have as much of a parkign fiasco this year! It was good to see you yesterday and hang out with you guys after the race! |
| 2005-07-18 11:15 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great race, Cathy! I still can't believe they make you walk through transition - that's the problem with races that cater to beginners, which you definitely are NOT. But I admire you doing the race to support your friends who you encouraged to enter. That's so nice! Sounds like a zoo though. |
| 2005-07-18 11:18 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Official BT Coach 2210 Englewood, CO | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great job! My wife had the same sentiments about the race, she ran in transition any way! |
| 2005-07-18 5:35 PM in reply to: #200600 |
| Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great job Cathy! And I have to echo -- no running in transition?? That's like putting an M&M in my mouth and saying don't eat it! yeh right! |
| 2005-07-18 7:51 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great race Cathy!! I don't remember getting yelled at for running in Danskin Orlando, but maybe I just ignored them...  |
| 2005-07-18 8:53 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Heck, why spectate when you can participate! I'd love to be the only dude among 2,700 hardbodied women. Do you think they'll let me in next year? By the way, great race! |
| 2005-07-18 9:45 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 1494 Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Way to go, chica!!!! You rebel....running with your bike in the transition area You crack me up taking a caffeine gel and you don't even drink coffee! (and I believe you are generally caffeine free otherwise? Great work! |
| 2005-07-19 12:00 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Expert 997 Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 First, great meeting you! Love the pigtails! Second, great race. You did an awesome job! I agree with the bike being crazy with too many people. I don't think I'll do that one again. And no running in t-zone was ridiculous. Thankfully, my t-spot was only about 2 racks from the bike finish/run start. Funny comment about the caffienne gel. I haven't drank ANY caffiene since 1997. None...I quit a huge addiction then cold-turkey and have never gone back. At the race, I did 2 caffienated gel shots..maybe that's what kicked my bike into gear! Melanie |
| 2005-07-19 11:50 AM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 2233 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 Great job Cathy! I can understand the rule that says "No running of lawnmowers, weed whackers or chain saws in the transitions area," but no running athletes??? WTF? -Frank |
| 2005-07-19 4:23 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Expert 963 | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 No running in the transition area?!?!  Did anyone yell at ya for pedaling downhill too?? Glad ya had a good time anyway!!! |
| 2005-07-21 1:21 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 No running in the TA???? That's crazy....almost like saying that Crying is allowed in Baseball. Your bike rank totally rocks. You can tell that you motored it. Congrats on a great race Cathy! |
| 2005-07-24 4:31 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 HEY |
| 2005-07-24 4:32 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 |
| 2005-07-24 6:21 PM in reply to: #200600 |
Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Danskin - Denver '05 way to go! I did 2 danskins this year, and had the same frustrations. Loved being out there with so many excited people, hated the chaos and "rules" Great bike ride with teh hills and wind, wahoo! |
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Didn't sleep much. Got up at 3 for some unknown reason. Packed up....drove to Aurora
Had a caffeinated gel just before the swim
Met up with the BT crew....and it was cool to meet people I hadn't met before!
got in the water for a short swim.