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Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri
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Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: Freakishly slow swim. I did not even try to swim the way I could in a regular pool. I think I have some phobia swimming open water -- not good. My goal was to carry out the swim motions and finish safely. This time I swam way left, away from the crowd. I was actually enjoying the scenery of the state park until one swmmier from the third wave hit me. I saw 2 swimmer swam way off course at the 500m mark. I felt bad for them. But I guess that's good because I am not last in my wave. The run from the beach to the transition area was hellish. I think the park grounds should be covered with running matts so we don't get injured by them nasty mulch, rocks, etc! It was a long run and I am pretty sure the total swim tim reflects that. I walked to my transition... sucks (*&^%$#!! What would you do differently?: Get more open water swim workouts in so I won't panic. I know I can swim adequately so I just need to fix my psychological aspects of this race section or else move to dualthlon for good.  Transition 1
Comments: [T1 - 2:03]Took my time here. Once th suit is off, everything when fast. I dash out of the transition area as the officials kept yelling "STAY ON YOUR RIGHT!" .... I blocked all of the yelling and looking forward for the bike ride. There were 4 transitions -- T1 was hideous (comments above...) [T3 - 0:54] faster transition. I was smilling all the way due to the fun short run. What would you do differently?: Move faster. Grease my body more so the darn suit would peel off easier?  Bike
Comments: Not a fun format -- when I finally established my pace, the course was over and have to transition to the run. This was maddening! I know I past many bikers and that was encouraging as I was smoked badly in my swim. I was frantically trying my best to play catch up. What would you do differently?: Keep riding Silking Sheets and do some hard cycling workouts up those hills. I weak link in the bike is sprinting on flat stretch. I catch up my peers during hill climbs... Transition 2
Comments: [T2 - 1:09 Average I guess. I was breathing hard from that monster hill. I had to take my sweet time to gather myself before running out...] [T4- 0:49 Feeling good. The last bike loop went better than the first. I was so excited to complete the race I almost ran out with my bike helmt on...] What would you do differently?: Haul ass .... drink more before moving out of the transition area.  Run
Comments: I thought the course was a fun one but again by the time I established my pace the run was over..*&^%$#!!! The course felt short but I had fun. What would you do differently?: Run faster! Post race
Warm down: walk around and hydrate and chat with buddies. What limited your ability to perform faster: my darn swim! Event comments: 4 transitions for a sprint tri is simply too many.... *&^%$!!! It was great finally meeting you, donmck, even though it was a short moment. Overall, I had fun even though I, again, have a lousy swim. Keep tri'ing I guess... doh! Last updated: 2006-05-14 12:00 AM
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 2006-05-14 7:23 PM |
Veteran  230   Douglasville GA |  Subject: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri |
| 2006-05-14 7:41 PM in reply to: #423523 |
| Extreme Veteran 313 | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri Hey, Alan! Great job out there! Sorry that we didn't get to say hello. I agree with you about the transitions - too much switching around! The only good part was the run being so short each time. Amanda |
| 2006-05-15 8:11 AM in reply to: #423523 |
Veteran 250 | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri "It was great finally meeting you, donmck, even though it was a short moment." LOL, it was a short moment, you went by me so fast you were a blur. Great job, stick with the swim, once you get past the anxiety you'll be fine. My trick is to start swimming as slowly as I can and build speed as I go. It seems to work. That and staying out of the crowds. I started right this time and swam right and joined the crowd at the first bouy. |
| 2006-05-15 8:40 AM in reply to: #423523 |
Elite 2552  Evans, GA | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri You can have my swimming and I'll take your other two events. Good job. I agree about the transitions, too many. |
| 2006-05-15 8:48 AM in reply to: #423523 |
Extreme Veteran 339 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri Good job! Way to finish strong. Hope to see you at mistletoe. |
| 2006-05-15 5:18 PM in reply to: #423523 |
Veteran 230 Douglasville GA | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri Thanks peeps!! I am still freaked out with my swim. I just changed 2 of my races into duathlons. I will be racing in the du event instead of tri at Mistletoe -- so, let the running begin...LOL .... And I will be doing the DU at Russell instead of Indian Springs Tri. Meantime, I will hit the pool for more swim time for High Falls and Tri PTC. Anyone doing Peachtree Road Race? .... |
| 2006-05-16 5:26 PM in reply to: #423523 |
Veteran 303 Auburn, Alabama | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri Good race, and I totally agree about the path to the transition area from the swim. They really ought to sweep that better. I did this race last year and I put sandals down there so I could actually run up. congrats sam |
| 2006-05-16 7:43 PM in reply to: #423523 |
Extreme Veteran 396 Peachtree City, GA | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri Yea, I did the race last year too and had flip flops...I don't know why I didn't remember that I needed them. Maybe I thought I was tougher this year! Haha!  |
| 2006-05-19 1:50 PM in reply to: #423523 |
Veteran 123 Lexington, KY | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri Good tri! Sorry that you hated the swim, though your run time definitely makes up for that. I also had a tough time getting my rhythm due to the frequent transitions. Oh, well, here come Mistletoe! |
| 2006-05-19 6:43 PM in reply to: #428438 |
Veteran 230 Douglasville GA | Subject: RE: Tri Park Series -- Fort Yargo Sprint Tri RJSuperfreaky - 2006-05-19 1:50 PM Good tri! Sorry that you hated the swim, though your run time definitely makes up for that. I also had a tough time getting my rhythm due to the frequent transitions. Oh, well, here come Mistletoe! I will be racing duathlon instead of tri at Mistletoe ... joy! See you at Mistletoe! |
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Woke up after a few hours of tossing around. I can never get a good night's sleep the day before a race. Brew coffee -- get a huge coffee and changed into race gear. Pack the car and drive to the site.
Set up transition area and get body marked. Walked to the beach to check out the water temperature. COLD! Changed into my running shoes and jogged around the park to stay warm.