Hawk Island Triathlon
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Hawk Island Triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: The first third of the race was spent amongst a school of swimmers; I attempted to start off quick and get into a rhythm but other swimmers started too fast causing me to experience their company as they passed me, then as I over took them. I was unable to do my best until the race was nearly half through. What would you do differently?: Start to the outside, sounds like the best strategy, or perhaps go even faster in the beginning, but this might risk me tiring prematurely. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: I decided to put my bike shoes on in transition; practices at home with the shoes on the bike were mostly bad and I felt this was the safest way to avoid humiliation lol. What would you do differently?: I did not do my best in either transition, which was part of my plan to experience my first tri without getting caught up in transition times. I do think a 5 gallon bucket to sit on would be a benefit; balance was an issue for me today that could of been alleviated by sitting down. ![]() Bike
Comments: I thought I did good, I passed many more people than they passed me. In hindsight, I think I was giving like 85% effort; I could of pushed a little harder but I wanted to save something for the run, which is my weakest leg. What would you do differently?: I suppose put effort into it, but like I said that would take something from my run, which is the weakest part of the tri for me anyways. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Again, transitions were not emphasized; this was my first tri and I wanted to give myself the best chance to perform the different legs well. I spent some time drinking fluids and having a bite of nutrition. What would you do differently?: Keeping my shoes on my bike and dismounted with only my socks on my feet probably would improve the time. The 5 gallon pail to sit on would be a plus, and spend less time with eating/drinking. ![]() Run
Comments: I need to do more bricks! I didn't have too much left in my legs by this point. What would you do differently?: I don't know what I could have done differently, I didn't have enough left in my legs. I didn't have cramps or pains, they felt like jello however and did not respond to orders for more steam. ![]() Post race
Warm down: water, bananas, and an apple. A little stretching. What limited your ability to perform faster: My level of fitness, my lack of familiarity with the course Event comments: I don't want to say it was 'the best' because I have nothing to compare it to, but it was a very good event, at least; it was very fun, and barring doing another race next year instead, will happily sign up for this one. Last updated: 2011-06-05 12:00 AM
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United States
South Lansing Community Development Association
80F / 27C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 386/695
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 20/30
This was my first tri. I went with what I read in books but took too much time setting up my stall. I spent a little time visualizing how my transitions would go but I didn't emphasize them in training, and did not plan to in the race either, choosing to enjoy the race and take in the experience.
Didn't warm up too much, just a little stretching. Drank some Gatorade.