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Comments: Had a horrible swim. As soon as I began dolphining, I realized my goggles were leaking. Had to stop and fix before I got too far out. Hard to spot the buoys with the rough chop + swimming into the sun, and I discovered too late that I was sighting off the wrong one. Had to veer way over to the right so I wouldn't miss the turn. Just before the turn buoy, someone sideswiped me and SLAM! Kicked me right in the goggle. MAN, that hurt! I couldn't even react. I just stopped and screamed it hurt so much (didn't do my total time very much good either). What's worse, I couldn't get the goggle to reseal again, so seeing out of my left eye was out of the question. After the turning buoy, bad turned to worse. The right goggle was leaking a little as well. I spent most of the rest of the swim with my eyes closed, and had to do a lot of breaststroking to sight. What would you do differently?: Not get kicked? Not stop to scream?? (HONESTLY, I couldn't help it!)  Transition 1
Comments: No way to have a great transition time. My rack was WWAAYYYYY off the beaten path of the entry/exit aisle to transition area. (I guess they figured as long as I have to have a late wave when the wind and chop is worse, I might as well have an awful transition placement as well!) I had so much Pam on my legs, the wetsuit practically slid itself off!! What would you do differently?: Nothing. Did pretty well.  Bike
Comments: Just stayed to the left for most of it and kept passing everyone. Realized about a mile or two into it that my left contact lens had come out in the water when my goggle flooded, so vision felt a little loopy sometimes. Only one incident with a motorcycle/sidecar that was doing some video. They were blocking most of the road, and I had to actually go to the far LEFT of the road, almost to the curb, to avoid them because they were going so slow! Other than that, I did my best and am happy with it. What would you do differently?: Maybe be a little more aggressive on turns, but all in all I was pretty happy with it. It was a windy race. Transition 2
Comments: Knew I was slow overall, so I figured I'd plop my butt down and put on my socks (I usually go sockless) and have a comfortable run. What would you do differently?: Learn to put on socks standing if I'm going to use them!  Run
Comments: Forgot to pack my fuel belt water bottle holder, and I'm used to taking a little sip every 3 minutes. Couldn't find what I needed at the expo, so I just rellied on the water stops. My brain was just not working like it should've. Since I usually have my own drink, I'm used to only getting water at the stops. My brain was still thinking that way, so I only got water at the stops instead of gatorade. By mile 5 I was starting to feel a sugar drop but by then it was too late. I was happy to make it to the finish line without tossing my breakfast. Grabbed two gatorades and a water at the finish line and then I felt a bit better. What would you do differently?: Use my brain??? Post race
Warm down: Lots of walking. Trying to find Bob and the kids, talked to lots of friends (BTers, teammates from previous worlds, tri club members, etc). What limited your ability to perform faster: Lack of running from injuries, not using my brain (did I mention that??). Event comments: I'm not in as good a shape as I was in last year, so I couldn't expect to do as well. My main goal was just to survive that rough swim, and just pass people on the bike and run. I definitely passed more people than people passing me, so I'm very happy with it. Looking forward to next year when I age up and get to start almost 30 minutes sooner!! Last updated: 2005-12-06 12:00 AM
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 2006-05-02 8:01 PM |
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| 2006-05-02 8:44 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Master 1741    Boston | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Geez, what a crazy swim you had. I don't know how you made it through the swim with one goggle lens working! Despite that mishap, you are still pretty dang fast!! Maybe next year I can come closer to beating you!  |
| 2006-05-02 8:45 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Expert 1049 Jacksonville, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon I am proud of you for being so tough during the race. The talk of being greased up with Pam is really getting me hot. Would that be considered a 3-some? |
| 2006-05-02 8:48 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Champion 8766  Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Wow...wild swim. I can't imagine trying to ride half blind in one eye....that would be weird. I think I saw you out on the run but I was so tired that I didn't get the hello out of my mouth until you were already passed me. Okay, so I don't think it ever got out of my mouth...but my brain didn't function quickly enough either!!!! Must have been something in the water. Anyway, good to finally meet you...great race...and I hope to meet you again someday! |
| 2006-05-02 8:56 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Master 1573 Red Sox Nation | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon You are one tough cookie. All that and an awesome time. Congrats! Was great meeting you and I hope we can race again soon on the home turf! |
| 2006-05-02 9:12 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Sharon, what a race. To post a 2:46 when out of shape is amazing. You're a great athlete. It was cool to hang out with you and Bob. However, I never did meet this hot friend of yours, Pam. She sounds like a wild one. |
| 2006-05-02 9:24 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Sharon, you rock. It was hard enough for me to sight with two working eyes. Major props to toughing it out and finishing the swim! Solid performance no matter how you slice it. And I'm falling out of my chair laughing at the Pam comments ( and Bob's follow-up.. ). Good to see you and Bob again, already looking forward to next year. |
| 2006-05-02 10:08 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Crap...I think I'm in your age group this year...there go all my chances for fame and fortune! Sounds like you enjoyed your race, and had a respectable time to boot! |
| 2006-05-03 10:49 AM in reply to: #412931 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon It was so nice to see you again Sharon. Despite conditions, you did awesome, absolutely awesome. Gratz on your finish. Can't wait to do this again with ya. |
| 2006-05-03 11:34 AM in reply to: #412931 |
Extreme Veteran 339 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Sharon, you rock! Great to meet you and your family. I agree with Chris, it was hard enough to site with 2 eyes...don't know how you did it with one. Like Karl, I wish you had introduced me to your hot friend Pam! Maybe next time... james (aka jeff) |
| 2006-05-03 2:12 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Expert 1164 New Port Richey | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Awesome Job Sharon! |
| 2006-05-03 7:01 PM in reply to: #412931 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Sharon, you had a great race!! I'm always impressed with you, and this time was no different!! |
| 2006-05-04 10:16 AM in reply to: #412931 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Triathlon Great to see you again Sharon. Hope you get a new contact before your race this weekend. Amazing smoking time as always -SMO |
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Age Group = 40-44
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We (Bob, the kids and I) didn't get on the road until almost 5PM on Friday, so we didn't even get into the B&B until almost 9PM. So we just unpacked and sat on the veranda with some BTers who were dutifully carbo loading on beer (no names, eh Karl, Rick, Lane and Russ??). Saturday mroning after breakfast, Bob and I did the swim practice with about 10 other BTers in the washing machine...oops, I mean gulf for about 15 minutes. That was one rough swim, and I had already heard that it wasn't going to get any better on race day.
In the afternoon, we biked the run course.
Dinner with about 30 BTers at Dish was great. Had a wonderful time. Christine and Tom brought their kids who were terrific company for our boys.
Although my wave didn't start until 8:40, we still had to get down there early before transition area closed to set up. Bob and I walked down at about 5:45, got marked and set up our stuff. Walked back to the room and was relaxing by 6:40. GREAT! Plenty of time to rest, eat, caffeinate and prep myself. Lubed all friction areas with body glide and put a HUGE coat of Pam on my legs. I felt like a slice of bacon I felt so greasy!!
Walked back to start area with the wetsuit on to my waist. Felt nice since it was a bit cool outside. Did ~5 min w/u swim before lining up.