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Comments: Wow, 10th %-ile. That makes me proud. :-P What would you do differently?: Um... learn how to swim? ![]() Transition 1
Comments: OK, this looks like a ridiculous time, but it was one of the fastest on my team, and seems to be above the curve compared to those who finished near me. LOTS of people had 10 minute T1 times! This included what felt like a 1/4-mile run, half of which was in bare feet, the other 1/2 in bike shoes through the mud. Had to take time to clean the mud out from between my toes. One advantage of having all your gear soaked: wet socks actually go on wet feet easier than dry socks do! What would you do differently?: Nothing. ![]() Bike
Comments: Maintained what felt like a comfortable pace; would have guessed it was more like 16 mph. Having cheerleaders yelling "Go Team!" constantly really gets you going! Loved every minute of it. What would you do differently?: Nothing, other than maybe doing some stretching towards the end (it kinda snuck up on me). Could have pushed harder, but my main focus was to enjoy myself, and pushing hard isn't very enjoyable! ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Took my time here intentionally. My back was (as usual) stiff getting off the bike, so I walked it in to give the muscles time to loosen up. What would you do differently?: Strengthen my core so my back doesn't stiffen up and I can run it in. ![]() Run
Comments: Didn't feel heavy-legged at all coming off the bike. Maintained what felt like an easy pace; would have guessed I would come in at a little over an hour. Got passed (quite handily!) by a 71-year old man who must have started several waves behind me. Told him, "I want to be like you when I grow up!" What would you do differently?: Nothing. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Walked around trying to find teammates. Ate burrito. What limited your ability to perform faster: Having to go potty for the last hour! Event comments: A fantastic event overall- well organized, beautiful course. No bike support or porta-potties on the course, but they had everything else I could have wanted. Last updated: 2010-05-13 12:00 AM
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United States
65F / 18C
Precipitation
Overall Rank = 3184/4396
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 106/194
Standing huddled in a tiny tent with dozens of other triathletes watching the rain fall for 2 hours.