San Diego Triathlon Classic
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San Diego Triathlon Classic - TriathlonOlympic
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Comments: This was a good swim for me. I'm not so fast, but I was very consistent and picked it up a bit at the end. I was able to pass some other pink caps and since we were the 2nd wave and the elites were first, no passing action of the previous wave. I did get passed by the faster guys behind us though, even though they were the over 50 crowd. At one point I think a boat must have come through because there were some mild waves and a wake. What would you do differently?: Learn to swim faster! ![]() Transition 1
Comments: It was a bit of a trot to transition, but I could tell from the bike racks that I was in pretty good position. I had a bit of a hard time getting my bike seat off the rack, but I was able to get out and onto the road fairly quickly. Didn't even think about being cold so didn't wear the long sleeve shirt I had gone back to the car to get. What would you do differently?: Maybe just get my sh*t together quicker, but I felt like I was...oh, I just remembered I couldn't get my helmet fastened. It took me probably 20 or 30 seconds to get it snapped. This is my first race with my new helmet that I happened to get for a 40% discount a few weeks ago. It's a pearlish white and is quite stylish -- a specialized. ![]() Bike
Comments: Nice ride. I averaged 17 something which is pretty good considering I was really cranking it up that hill two times. I was able to stay in my big chain ring and really hammer on the flats and especially downhill. I got my feet out of my shoes way too early again, so I put it back in. Thankfully just the right side. Then I took them out and did the flying dismount. Oh, lost another water bottle. I swear, I hit a bump on some of these pothole laden streets and they just launch off the back. Thankfully they had water bottles opened at one point and I grabbed one and poured it into my aero bottle which is velcro attached on the front. What would you do differently?: Even though I lost a couple of minutes stopping to help that woman, I wouldn't change a thing. I didn't wear my Garmin on purpose and just rode how I felt. I didn't trash my legs but was able to make up some of my times on the downhill portions. This was a fun course. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: I think this is my first transition under 2 minutes. I'll have to check. Doing the flying dismount definitely really helps cut down the time. I didn't even have to use the bathroom, which is a modern miracle. What would you do differently?: I don't think anything, except get my pedal stroke a little more efficient so I can get up the hills a bit quicker. But, it's a work in progress. Gotta have something to improve on. ![]() Run
Comments: Again, no Garmin, so just ran how I felt. Another guy was running behind me around mile 3 to 4 and I could hear him back there breathing and his footsteps. He passed me and I figured, let me stay with him for a while. So I did and then passed him and then we ended up running in together. He actually sprinted in ahead of me, which I told him he would. He was a German guy named Gary. I heard them announce him ahead of me as I was coming into the chute. I could tell I'd ran hard because I didn't have a whole lot left to give at the finish line. I usually have a decent sprint to the finish, but not today. My back, right buttock, hip and down behind my knee was just aching from the sciatic stuff. I think I tweaked it doing some yoga this week. What would you do differently?: I was pleased with my performance. It's not a PR for a 10K, but I've not tapered for this race and have been in the midst of marathon training, so hey, not too bad. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Ate some oranges and part of a banana and drank part of a water bottle. chatted with some acquaintances and then went back to transition to pack up a bit. Got my Garmin and then went out back on the course for a 5 mile run, to make up for missing my marathon training run today. I figure an olympic tri and then an additional 5 miles almost equals an easy 15 mile run. I just tucked my race bib into my shorts in the back and ran the course. I ended up chatting with some of the back of packers and even helped a woman who was near tears to finish. I ran the last mile and a half with Chris from L.A. and I think she was grateful. She was almost ready to stop. I remember when I did my first olympic and at mile 4 thought I wouldn't be able to finish and a woman from Tucson did the same thing for me. It was nice to pay it back. I told Chris about that experience and said to just pay it forward. I also chatted with some others struggling a bit on the run, but they were walking a bit too much for me to stop. I was at a slow 10 mile pace and my back and legs were really hurting, but I managed to get my extra 5 in! Yea me!! What limited your ability to perform faster: My back,hip, leg and not tapering. Being in the midst of marathon training. Event comments: Very well organized race. Good food although I didn't eat much of it. There was apparentley a beer garden and wine but I didn't partake. After my post race run, I checked the results and packed up my gear to head home for the 45 minute drive. 104 out of 244 women from what I can tell. Last updated: 2010-06-09 12:00 AM
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65F / 18C
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Overall Rank = 454/736
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 6/15
out of bed before 4 and downstairs for dressing and making breakfast, quick meditation. Out the door with oatmeal and peanut butter toast to go. Decaf tea and water.
jogged to car because I forgot my long sleeve jacket in case I wanted it for the bike. When I got to the car I realized I'd left my interior light on. Glad I went back otherwise I might have had a dead battery by the time I got back after the race.
I jogged a bit more and then stopped by a streetlight to stretch. My sciatic nerve is acting up. It's very tight and was wondering how it would do throughout the race. See the run report for more info.
Ended up racking my bike next to a work acquaintance that I seem to see at the local tris. She's very nice, so good to have a friendly face. Most of the women are nice, every so often you get a sourpuss.
There was a roving military brass band, about a four piece I think, that was in transition. That was very cool.
They also played the national anthem. I was just floating on my back while they played the SSB and then realized I should at least look for a flag, but I didn't see one. It was a very nice touch.
Got into the water and had a nice young 30ish guy help me with my wetsuit. I was having problems getting it zipped up and he apparently saw me and offered to help. It was caught in my tri top.
Saw BJ right before the swim start and it was nice to see a friendly face.