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2004-05-18 5:20 PM

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Subject: first race last weekend

First race was on Sunday -- it was a mini-sprint (400yd pool swim, 7 mile bike, 2.3 mile run). And boy did I sprint it.  Came in 11th out of 33 in my age group.  I was hoping for top half.  I was very pleased.  Also fun was passing people on the biking portion.  Biggest surprise though was running an almost 8-minute mile (that's fast for me).  No wonder by quads were screaming that night.

Goal was to finish in under an hour. Time was 55:33.  Now training for a race on June 19. 1/2 mile swim, 17 mile bike, 5 mile run.  Need to procure wet suit and practice in open water.  Also need to learn to pace myself better so I don't poop out on the run.  Also, need to learn about the gel stuff you eat while biking.

The ran held off till the race was over.  All in all, a very satisfying event.



2004-05-19 9:26 PM
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sweet run pace!  u did real good.  futue plans?
2004-05-19 10:23 PM
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Strong race! Good luck in your next one!
2004-05-21 7:12 AM
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Thanks!

I hope to do two to three more races this summer.  Next one on June 19.

2004-05-21 7:44 AM
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Hey, congratulations...that's pretty darned good for a first race. That is a pretty darned good running pace also...I wish I were there!!!
2004-05-21 11:11 AM
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Thats GREAT!!!I am so wishing I were there...!!!


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