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Comments: The water was a bit choppy but after my stint at Ohio Street beach two weeks before in 3-5 feet swells, it didn't seem that bad. Thank god for the training partner that says "It can't be as bad at it seems". Once again I placed myself to far back in the pack. I was ready to run-in, dolphin dive, and swim and I kept finding myself behind others who wanted to walk and wade until the water was over their head. Once I was able to swim my navigation and stroke felt good, only once did I find myself drifting a bit to the east of the course. And on the way in, not only was I able to catch a few waves but I drafted another swim most of the way without accidently touching her once!! What would you do differently?: Start closer to the front of the pack. And maybe, swim in my wetsuit as I ordered one from Promotion that should be here Thursday!! Transition 1
Comments: The run from the swim to the bike was a bit long but I am getting better with running on pavement. Once I got to my station, I was a bit rushed. I forgot to grab my gels for the bike/run. Bike mount was poor. I still have not mastered my technique on this. And then when I got on the bike, my bike computer was having an issue. Instead of just forgetting about it, I messed with it for a while and took a long time getting up to speed. What would you do differently?: Calm down a bit in T1. Tape gels to the bike and/or just swim with them in my suit pockets. Stop messing with the bike computer. Bike
Comments: After seeing my time, I was a bit disappointed. I really thought I did better on the bike. I believe what happened was the headwind I had on the southern portions of the course really caused me some trouble. In addition, I am still not real comfortable with passing and would have to slow my pace in order to convince myself to make go ahead an speed back up for the pass. What would you do differently?: Need to work a bit more on pushing myself on the hills and my hill gear changes. Transition 2
Comments: Once again, I have no idea what happened to me in T2. I managed to get off the bike somewhat quickly and safely and to the rack. Once there I took of my bike shoes and socks, only to have to put the socks back on. I also hestitated with my running shoe choice. For the past few months I have come to hate my running shoes. I have been running in the same style shoe for 2 years but this last pair has sucked. I get weird foot pain everytime I wear them. So the day before this race, i went to the local running store and learned my shoes were too small. So in T2, I looked at my old shoes and my new shoes (that had not been run in) and had to make a choice. Run in shoes that I know will hurt my feet or take a chance on the new shoes. I took a chance. What would you do differently?: Need to work on bike dismount. And need to focus on what needs to be done. Run
Comments: It was hot hot hot. This was one of the longest four mile runs I have ever done. I did my best to stay focused and cool. I walked all the water stops and drank at each. Also, at each stop I dumped water on my head and/or chest. Besides for the heat, it took me much longer than usual to get my running legs. Usually I am fine .5-.75 miles in but it wasn't until 1-1.5 that I finally felt ok. I think this is because my vacations over the last month have prevented me from brick training. Oh yes, and at mile 3.25 I needed to use the restroom but there were none on the course. What would you do differently?: Not sure what I could have done to stay cooler. Need to include more brick workouts. Post race
Warm down: Some stretching and a nice picnic lunch (with a diet coke) in the shade. What limited your ability to perform faster: The temperature. And having two weeks of vacation, one week prior to the race. I did some training on vacation but not as much as I would have donw had I been at home. Event comments: Despite my above-mentioned issues in transition, the obscene temperature, and that this wasn't an "A" level race for me, I felt I did an ok job. I felt good afterwards and the next day. Plus the course support and the after picnic was awesome. Last updated: 2005-07-25 12:00 AM
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100F / 38C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 485/688
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 36/78
Woke up real early on race morning as I am one of those insane people who like to be there when transition opens. Had some Special K with fresh blueberries and some water/gatorade endurance at the house. I then ate a banana on the 1 hour car ride to the event. Finally, I had a gel about 30 minutes before my wave start.
Open water swim from the course start to the first marker and back, twice. I also did a few beach starts and finishes.