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Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course
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Comments: I decided that I was not going to wear a wetsuit because it was hot and I was just racing in my shorts so I figured I'd be good without. The swim felt like I was holding good form and everything but I was waayyy slower than expected. Think some time was lost to not having the byouancy of the suit and some to the course possibly being a bit long. The whole of wave 8 was really slow when looking at the results. What would you do differently?: Wear a wetsuit if permitted. The water was cool enough that it would have been an advantage. But, still did adequate without.  Transition 1
Comments: Long transition runs. Since the total transition ground to cover was to large I really ran hard and it somewhat showed in my T times. What would you do differently?: Register elite next year (pending improvement on bike) and be near the mount/dismount/run out line:-)  Bike
Comments: This was a pretty good ride for me. My PT was jacked up so I rode off of feel and came right out at about what I would have expected. Ended up finishing into headwinds which is less preferred on such a hot day when the run is already going to kick your butt... Transition 2
Comments: Great T2. Nearly had an epic fail crash when someone just ahead of me smashed on her brakes and veered left into my direct lane far before the dismount line. Was a very nerve-racking moment given I generally am still around 12mph when I jump off into the transition run.  Run
Comments: Hot run. Knew it was going to be hot and was going to hurt. And, it did... Very difficult run to get through. I kept thinking that this was nothing compared to how hot the run will feel next weekend (the Chisago Half course) and that I needed to suck it up and push. Dropped a lot of time over my goal, but finishing with the time I did I'm not complaining. Still had fun too. I love running in the heat because everyone is dealing with the same stuff. Maybe not great for PR's, but great for mental toughness. Post race
Warm down: Walk to the lake. Get in. Enjoy body temp plummeting back to normal levels:-) What limited your ability to perform faster: Heat. Humidity. Event comments: Great race. It was my first time here and the whole town is about this race it seems. Great atmosphere. Wonderful event to bring the entire family to. We had a wonderful time! Will certainly be doing this event again. Last updated: 2011-06-20 12:00 AM
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 2011-07-17 8:17 PM |
Regular  92  Shoreview, MN |  Subject: Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course |
| 2011-07-17 9:16 PM in reply to: #3600800 |
Member 160 | Subject: RE: Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course Congrats. I just don't know how you ran that pace in the miserable heat. You did awesome! Love your upbeat comments. |
| 2011-07-18 7:12 AM in reply to: #3600800 |
Master 2808  , Minnesota | Subject: RE: Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course Awesome job. See you at Chisago. |
| 2011-07-18 11:41 AM in reply to: #3600800 |
| Expert 638 | Subject: RE: Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course Nice work. You should race Elite in my book. Great job in the heat. |
| 2011-07-18 2:13 PM in reply to: #3600800 |
Elite 3687 | Subject: RE: Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course Great job and good to see you out there. I went without a wet suit also and noticed two things. First was that even though you feel faster without a wetsuit and body feels food, you are losing ground to those wearing them. Second was the swim course was long for sure. Top swimmers should have been at 1:10 or so per 100 and they were at 1:25 or so. look forward to seeing you at Chisago. |
| 2011-07-22 10:10 AM in reply to: #3602227 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Heart of the Lakes Triathlon - Long Course Fantastic job! I bet that post race dip in the lake was totally awesome. |
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Overall Rank = 29/383
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 1/14
Up at 4. Drank shake, ate banana. Packed van and got all 4 kiddos loaded up.
On the road by 5:10ish.
Spun on the bike to check things out. Quick little jog. Didn't really need a warmup cause it was so stinking hot and humid already:-)