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St. Anthony's Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic
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Comments: I heard most people hated the swim b/c it was so rough, but I actually felt really good in the water...I was never cold, I never panicked when I first jumped in, like I normally do, and I even passed some people in the wave before me. I'm sure having a wetsuit helped my performance a lot, but it was still a challenging swim, with big waves that pushed you forward and then sucked you backward. By the time I got outta the water, I felt like I had been swimming for like 50 minutes. I was very pleased to see that it didn't take me that long. I felt strong going into T1. What would you do differently?: Hope for calmer waters!  Transition 1
Comments: Okay, I will admit both my transitions SUCKED. I don't know why I am so slow. Ok, yeah I do- I didn't practice at all before the race. First off, when I was running my bike through transition, I realized I forgot my gels! So I had to lean my bike against a rack and run back to my area to get the gels. Then, I had decided to clip my shoes onto my bike, so I had a little trouble getting my feet in the pedals, especially since the beginning of the bike was on a cobblestone road. What would you do differently?: Do some practice transitioning so I am better prepared  Bike
Comments: I felt really strong on the bike, aside from the times when we were biking into the wind. But, since I train in 15-20 mph wind regularly, I felt ok in the conditions. The first half of the bike I was going like 20-21 mph and felt awesome, then the wind hit, and I was going 17-18, and my legs were getting tired. I started to get worried about the run. I knew my legs were gonna feel slooooow. What would you do differently?: Bike lots :) Transition 2
Comments: As I mentioned before, I am a slow transitioner. :) Sat down on the ground to get my shoes on. Oh yeah, and my bike helmet got stuck in my hair!! I spent a good 20 secs trying not to rip my hair off my scalp. Ugh.  Run
Comments: I knew this was going to be my worst performance out of the three for several reasons: 1. my piriformis injury 2. my lack of bricks (didn't want to run before race b/c of injury) 3. I didn't drink enough on the bike ( i only finished 1 1/2 water bottles instead of the full 2) I struggled on the run- alot. I also had to pee really bad. I hadn't gone since I woke up in the hotel at 5 a.m. I tried to pee on myself (as disgusting as that sounds) when I was walking through one of the aid stations), but I just couldn't. Performance anxiety I guess. :) Wendi, you'll have to explain to me how you do it so effortlessly! Anyways, I started getting really hot and getting goosebumps, so I knew I was really thirsty. Maybe next time I should carry a H20 bottle w/ me. I didn't eat anything on the run. I usually can't stomach anything when I'm running. I pretty much got passed by everybody, but I just focused on moving forward. I really, really wanted to go 3 hours for this race. I saw Mike, Sue, Renee, Christine, Sharon, Bob, Rich (thanks for the high five), and Ron during the run. What would you do differently?: Not be injured. Run lots Post race
Warm down: Finally got to PEE!!! Best feeling ever. :) Then, laid down in the grass to catch my breath and went to find Barry. Made him get me a gatorade. The line for the food was super long, and we had to be outta the hotel by 1 pm, so we had to quickly get to the car so we could go take a shower before checking out. He failed to mention the car was like 2 miles away. It was the longest walk ever. As soon as I sat down, my toes started cramping. I couldn't get them to stop. It was such horrible pain. I was screaming and crying in the street. I must have been a sight. Anyways, it finally stopped and we made it to the hotel in time. What limited your ability to perform faster: Injuries, lack of mental game, lack of bricks Event comments: I really enjoyed meeting everyone this weekend. :) Let's do this again soon! Last updated: 2006-05-02 12:00 AM
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 2006-05-02 8:51 AM |
Master 1741     Boston |  Subject: St. Anthony's Triathlon |
| 2006-05-02 9:43 AM in reply to: #412109 |
Wife, Mother, Friend. 2457 South | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon wow, fast race. nice, maybe next year you'll go sub-3! next time, do what I did, hubby goes to get the car and picks up me and all our gear and the lil'monsters at BT central. |
| 2006-05-02 9:47 AM in reply to: #412109 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon I could tell during the practice swim on Saturday that that swim would be no problem for you. You did GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! |
| 2006-05-02 9:51 AM in reply to: #412109 |
Extreme Veteran 321 New Jersey | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great swim Lisa. It was nice meeting you at the Veranda! |
| 2006-05-02 10:01 AM in reply to: #412109 |
Champion 6627 Rochester Hills, Michigan Gold member | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Woooo, Lisa!!! You go, girl! All that work DID pay off as well it could have. Fantastic race, good times, and it was, as always, a rollicking good time with you and Barry.  |
| 2006-05-02 11:51 AM in reply to: #412109 |
| Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Woo Hoo!!! Nice job, Lisa. CONGRATS! |
| 2006-05-02 12:13 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Lisa, that was an awesome race considering the piriformis injury. Didn't think you would be that fast. Great job, now give yourself some rest and let the liitle bugger heal. |
| 2006-05-02 12:23 PM in reply to: #412400 |
Master 1468 Tampa, Fl | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Awesome Race Lisa!!! |
| 2006-05-02 1:02 PM in reply to: #412109 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Lisa- nice run and bike times!!! I wish I was used to riding in the wind like you! The run was tough- I'll agree with ya on that! Way to tough it out! |
| 2006-05-02 1:24 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Expert 1049 Jacksonville, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great swim and bike. Way to be tough out there with all those injuries. |
| 2006-05-02 2:32 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Elite 2777 In my bunk with new shoes and purple sweats. | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Lisa you did wonderful on this race. Remember that urinating on oneself during a triathlon is not only acceptable behavior but considered a sign of sport maturity. Hope this bs helps the next time your bladder is impeding your ability to take the next step. Nice meeting you and hope to see you at St. A's next year. |
| 2006-05-02 2:41 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon You did awesome Lisa! Swimming in those conditions is just amazing to me. I don't know if I could have done it. I'm still in awe of all of you! Way to stick it out. Congrats on a great race! It was great seeing you again! Hope to see you at the next crazy BT gathering!! |
| 2006-05-02 3:28 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1254 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great job and nice race report. Your swim and bike times look especially great considering the conditions. Good luck with your bricks in the future. |
| 2006-05-02 4:01 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon wow! FAST FAST swim! And Bike! And run! (compared to me You totally could have busted 3 hrs, I think you should blame it on Barry for not kissing you well enough! |
| 2006-05-02 4:08 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Well Lisa...another one in the books. Congrats on your finish....sorry you couldn't pee on yourself. LOL! You're so funny. You know....considering your injury, you really had an awesome race. Way to go out there. Can't wait to race with you and Barry next year. |
| 2006-05-02 6:19 PM in reply to: #412109 |
| Champion 8903 | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Awesome race Lisa. See, some of us are faster in transition only because we don't have to deal with the "hair issues." Somehow though I don't picture you as cute with a bald head. LOL |
| 2006-05-02 8:10 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1494 Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Wow Lisa!! What a great race girlie!! That is a good run time given that you're injured! I'm proud of ya Toe cramps are horrible...hope they didn't go on for too long. |
| 2006-05-02 8:33 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Hey there...nice to meet you this weekend! GREAT race! And injured no less, wow! Excellent swim and bike splits...once you get healthy you'll be dangerous! As for peeing...that's what your swim warmup is for!!!! |
| 2006-05-02 8:50 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1551 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great race!! You did an awesome job, congrats!! |
| 2006-05-02 8:56 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Wow, I have to say, injured or not, you ran a great race. I would like to borrow some of that indifference when it comes to rough ocean swims. As with last year, it was AWESOME to hang out with you and Barry. Only 363 days till next year's race! |
| 2006-05-02 9:02 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1573 Red Sox Nation | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great jobs and super times ! Anytime you want to ride/brick just gimme a call. Oh, and a little of that swim mojo .... please? ! |
| 2006-05-02 9:14 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Lisa, You had an awesome race girly girl!! We will need to train together a lot this summer to practice the finer points of peeing on oneself... |
| 2006-05-02 9:23 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Wow Lisa you were fast on the swim in difficult conditions! Nice bike time and look you did great on the run for just recovering. Were you lots faster than last year? It is all coming together for you once you get healed up! |
| 2006-05-02 9:38 PM in reply to: #412109 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Wow! You put in a solid race! All that training is paying off. So you were just shy of the 3:00 mark... Given calmer waters and a less windy bike, you'd have crushed that goal. Good to see you and Barry this weekend! Definitely hope we can do this all again soon. |
| 2006-05-03 7:02 AM in reply to: #413033 |
Giver 18427 | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Wow chicky...what a great race and a *smokin'* bike over that windy, technical course. I was so glad I got to see you before the start! |
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I actually had a really decent night's sleep, unlike Saturday night. For some reason I could NOT go to sleep that night, I think the food I had at TooJay's didn't sit so good w/ me. :( Anyways, woke up at 5 a.m. and Barry and I were downstairs eating our breakfast. I had a bagel w/ cream cheese and a glass of choc. milk. Got to race site a little after 6 a.m. I actually got a little choked up walking to the body marking area. I just thought about how much hard work I've put into my training and I really wanted to do well in this race...man if I get this emotional over an oly race, I can't wait to see what happens at a 1/2 IM next year. :)
Got to my bike rack and thanked god my tires weren't flat or anything. Layed everything out and turned out my bike was next to Laura's (LauraLee). Once I was satisfied w/ how everything was organized in my area, I put on my wetsuit and walked to the swim start.
No real warm up...I saw Jeff, Karl and his sister, Rick, Rich, Christine, Wendi, Renee, Sue, Ron. Chatted for a bit and finally Barry found me to give me a good luck kiss and then before I knew it they yelled "green caps in the chute!" I didn't even get a chance to get in the water to get wet. Oops. I wasn't too worried b/c on Saturday I swam in the bay for about 20 minutes w/ some other BTers to familiarize myself. Let me tell ya'll, the water was choppy!!