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What would you do differently?: Make sure my goggles are sealed tightly.  Transition 1
Comments: The distance to from the swim exit and my bike rack was about 200 yards. There was carpet on the sand and asphalt but I didn't feel comfortable running too much. Feet were very sandy and it took more time to clean them with a water bottle. I should have brought something to "dip" in. I spent a few seconds making sure I didn't forget anything since this was my first time. Overall, my T1 was slow...but I can do better. What would you do differently?: Bring something to dip feet into.  Bike
Comments: Overall, I think I could have pushed myself a little more on the bike. Transition 2
Comments: I stretched a little and posed for a picture by Heather. I kind of took my time here and could improve.  Run
Comments: About 1/4 mile into the run...my left calf cramped bad. I walked for about 30 seconds and stretched/massaged it. I basically used a run 8-10 mintes, walk 1 minute pattern. I was really hurting around 1.5 miles but got lots of encouragement, mainly from the long course folks...it keep me going. Overall, felt good about the run. What would you do differently?: More bike/run bricks during the training. Post race
Warm down: Walked around a little...but was too busy visiting with friends and family. What limited your ability to perform faster: Goggle problem, poor swimmer, slow transitions Event comments: I did it! It feels good...can't wait for my second tri. Profile Album Last updated: 2006-02-16 12:00 AM
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 2006-06-04 9:15 PM |
Member  63  Manhattan, Kansas |  Subject: Flint Hills Triathlon |
| 2006-06-04 9:41 PM in reply to: #442851 |
Veteran 184 Nebraska | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Great job! Good report too. Were you dressed all in purple, by chance? I knew that "purpleapple" would be there, and assumed that guy in purple was him. . . well, was that you? This was only my second tri, but I think the competition was tougher this time - more better athletes, I think. I did a pool swim tri about a month ago, and there was a wider variety - I think probably at least a third were first timers there. Anyway, I was there with my wife and we had a great time too. We were camping not far away, and were able to take our time getting over to the race as we knew it was delayed. Personally, I'd like to do it all over again next weekend if I could! Kevin |
| 2006-06-05 3:21 PM in reply to: #442851 |
Expert 675 West Metro Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Way to go Bill! So, Salty dog in Hutch is next? (And yes, I was the mystery person cheering you by name. Congrats TRIATHLETE! |
| 2006-06-05 3:58 PM in reply to: #442851 |
Veteran 101 Kansas | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon I was there, but I missed everybody. I was too nervous I guess, until I met a couple other 1st timers. |
| 2006-06-05 4:24 PM in reply to: #442871 |
Member 63 Manhattan, Kansas | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon No, I wasn't the guy dressed in all purple....but I do remember seeing him. Yeah, I talked to several first timers. I had a lot of fun. The time delays through me a little bit...because I got there and was "ready to go" and then we had to wait so long. I kept thinking "should I warm up now or wait?". I think I've got plenty of room for improvement I'm not sure which tri I'm going to do next. Any suggestions? |
| 2006-06-05 5:02 PM in reply to: #443858 |
Member 63 Manhattan, Kansas | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Shepherd...thanks for cheering me on! Every encouragement along the way helped. |
| 2006-06-05 5:18 PM in reply to: #442851 |
Veteran 184 Nebraska | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Bill, Well, I wish we'd of met you there. My wife and I came down from Lincoln and we had a blast. She went to school there, as did my big brother and his son, so we love your town. What a great event and a welcoming bunch of people. The delays threw me too, but since we were camping we were able to work around it pretty well. |
| 2006-06-05 7:17 PM in reply to: #442851 |
Expert 675 West Metro Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Alright - next year we're going to have to have a post-race BT get-together... most definitely! |
| 2006-06-05 9:16 PM in reply to: #444022 |
Member 63 Manhattan, Kansas | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Kevin, I think I saw you...were you wearing a Nebraska Trisuit? And did you finish and then go run with your wife at the finish? I was running behind your wife when a guy wearing a "wisconsin triathlete" trisuit said something like "I knew the guys from Nebraska would show up". Was that you all?? Bill |
| 2006-06-07 4:36 PM in reply to: #442851 |
Veteran 184 Nebraska | Subject: RE: Flint Hills Triathlon Bill, I thought you were the guy dressed all in purple, and you figured I was in a Husker tri suit. That's pretty funny. Nope, I was in tri shorts, a white shirt, with sort of blue stripes down the side. Pretty non-descript, except for some great sunglasses I won in my first tri in North Platte Nebraska a month ago (door prize). I did go run with my wife for a few yards, but I got the idea she wanted her race to herself, so I walked back. Didn't want to intrude on her space - if you know what I mean. It wasn't me you saw that time, we only knew one other Nebraska guy, who did the long course. I was probably riding the oldest bike there, however - a 1980 Trek. But the guy next to me had an old Schwinn, so I guess that didn't stand out either. Next year - BT get together, for sure. That was a great location. We'll likely be camping again in that great park, so lawn chairs round a fire the night before would do the trick (after pasta at Valentino's). What is the "Salty Dog" race? I searched and couldn't find it, but others were referencing it. Is that the Topeka Tinman? Kevin Edited by KMac40 2006-06-07 4:47 PM |
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Race was scheduled to begin with long course at 7:30 AM and short course at 8:30 AM. A thunderstorm rolled through about 6:45 which delayed setting up the swim course. Therefore the races started at 9:00 and 10:00. I got there around 6:45 and had a lot of waiting to do. Breakfeast was small bagel with peanut butter and some water. I drank a bunch of water this morning and had to pee 4 times before the race started.
Stretched and got in the water a little but didn't warm-up much. With the changes in race schedule I wasn't sure when to warm-up...and kinda missed my chance. Next race I should warm-up with some run or bike.