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Comments: The swim was a blur to me. I just jumped in the water and started swimming until I was done. I did FS the whole way. My breathing was pretty good for no warmup. I was pretty relaxed. I let a few people pass and then a few passed on their own. I did not feel winded when I exited. What would you do differently?: Remember that it is a race and swim a little faster. Concentrate more on technique so I am more efficient and kick harder.  Transition 1
Comments: My first transition. Even though it was cold outside, I was warm after I dried my arms and legs. I took longer than I needed because I was trying to decide whether to add clothing. What would you do differently?: Be more organized.  Bike
Comments: I didn't really look at my Garmin. I concentrated on how I was feeling and tried to simulate my training. I felt like it was a pretty good ride for me. A few people passed me at the beginning, but at the end I passed a few too. What would you do differently?: I would remember that it is a race and concentrate a little more on faster speed. Transition 2
Comments: My neighbor had put her bike in my spot. It was a bit of a struggle to move it and get mine racked. What would you do differently?: Just pick up the pace a little.  Run
Comments: I should have done some sprints on the run. I had too much energy left when I finished. I could have done a little better on time, but I didn't realize it until after it was over. What would you do differently?: Just keep doing my training. Post race
Warm down: I walked around and worked on clearing the fog from my brain. What limited your ability to perform faster: Not thinking about it being a race. Just need more training time. Event comments: Since this is my first one, I don't have anything to compare it too. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Things ran on time. Course was well marked. Last updated: 2011-03-27 12:00 AM
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 2011-03-27 8:01 PM |
Expert  1255    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  Subject: Tri Cowtown Sprint Triathlon |
| 2011-03-27 8:12 PM in reply to: #3416958 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Tri Cowtown Sprint Triathlon The most important thing during your first race is to enjoy, and that's what you did! I asked you about the time AFTER the race was done but pleasure is definitely what you should focus on when you don't know how your body reacts to all three sports put together, not time of completion. Most people has the epiphany that the previous sport doesn't add up to the fatigue of the next one but some are not so lucky. Now you know, you probably have the bug even deeper in your mind so go get drunk and tell the world you finished a triathlon!!, not too many can say so. |
| 2011-03-28 2:29 AM in reply to: #3416958 |
Master 1609 Gold Coast Australia. | Subject: RE: Tri Cowtown Sprint Triathlon Congratulations Jackie! You are now a TRIATHLETE. Looks like you did everything right, because in the end you completed, had fun and got hooked. Way to go. Now, while you're getting drunk, don't feel too quilty - beer or wine is a good recovery beverage... |
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Had a banana and hard-boiled egg and coffee at 5:40. Went to transition early at 6:15. Got the end of my row next to the grass with the fire ant mound. Got everything ready. It was cold, cold, cold.
Jogged for about 45 seconds. It was really cold. It was an hour after event start before my swim, so I hung out in the lobby of the Y and listened to other triathletes talk.