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Comments: Got out fast to get away from the congestion and that worked well. The swim was generally uneventful. I felt like I would PR but I pretty much matched my fastest time. I've spent 6 years learning to swim and I can't do this one below 10 minutes. Don't think I ever will. What would you do differently?: Sure wish there was a masters class in our area. There isn't so I'm left with having to be OK with the little strides I'm taking to be more comfortable in the water.  Transition 1
Comments: 3rd female overall in this category! And that's with wearing a wetsuit (which most folks didn't wear). I'd rock a T1 podium spot if they gave awards for transitions. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Bike
Comments: Unlike my disasterous bike in last week's tri and after finding a few things at my LBS and getting advice on my tire pressure from Jeff in the Junkies, this time my baby responded like she was made to do. With my aero helmet on and seeing just a short distance ahead of me, I got low and hammered it because I know the road well. Not a single person passed me. NO ONE! At this race they mark your age on your calf so I passed 25 year old women and 58 year old men, I passed 36 year old men and 44 year old women. I passed.....oh, you get the idea :) This 53 year old had a blast! What would you do differently?: Not. A. Thing. Transition 2
Comments: Uneventful. No issues What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: I usually start out too fast and can't maintain my speed so I wanted to get my legs under me and then work up to a nice rhythm. It worked and I enjoyed the run much more. I was passed by the first place AGer who was blazing fast. The second place AGer was already ahead of me and then about a half mile in the run a third AGer passed me but maintained an even pace. We hopscotched eachother until the uphill where she just dropped off and I powered ahead. I caught a few people on the uphill and also on the downhill and had enough energy to sprint the last stretch to the finish. What would you do differently?: Ever since I started trail running my tri run race pace has dropped off. Don't know what exactly I need to do to get it back up but I'd like to see an improvement. Post race
Warm down: Saw Allison and family and chatted a quick minute but had to walk around because I felt a little nauseated. Allison mentioned there were oranges so I grabbed a few and they tasted like heaven, giving me the jolt I needed. Chatted with Dirk and Lisa and a bunch of other folks. They only gave out podium spots 2 deep this year in my division. Bummer! Ate and chatted a bunch more then took home some gels and t-shirts when they had a free-for-all at the end of awards. What limited your ability to perform faster: Just me Event comments: The weather this year was perfect for a PR. I shaved just under 4 minutes off my best time which was two years ago. This is a hometown race that I'll do until I take a top podium spot. I'm serious although it's a silly goal, I want to win my AG in this race. Next year will be my last in the 50-54 so I'm looking at 2014 as my year. :) Great race, great friends, great food...what more could you ask for? Profile Album Last updated: 2012-03-24 12:00 AM
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 2012-06-24 6:47 PM |
 Subject: Optimist Triathlon |
| 2012-06-24 6:52 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
Extreme Veteran  536   Russiaville, IN | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon Great Job Brenda, Sounds like you had a great time and a great race. Congrats on the PR and there is no doubt in my mind you will get that 1st soon. Keep up the good work. |
| 2012-06-24 8:25 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
| NH | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon Awesome race Brenda, congrats on the podium (don't care if they only said 2 deep - third is a podium in my book!). You nailed the bike leg for sure, and the swim and run look great as well. The fact that you re-passed on the run for the podium shows you paced the run well and the training is paying off. Forget about for a 53 year old, this was just an impressive effort! |
| 2012-06-24 8:41 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
Extreme Veteran 1123  Sidney, Ohio | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon Great race Brenda, I loved the bike section where you said yu wree just passing everyone regardless of age. Thats fantastic! |
| 2012-06-24 8:48 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon Brenda congrats on an awesome finish. I agree with Warren 3rd in your AG is a podium spot in my book and I loved how you owned it on the bike this week. I got a kick out of reading how you were flying past people of all ages especially after the problems you had with the bike at the last race. Way to go on a great race. |
| 2012-06-24 9:08 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
Veteran 201 Huntertown, IN | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon What a solid performance from you! Great job! I'm thrilled for you. And it was super fun seeing you at the race. |
| 2012-06-24 9:42 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon Go Brenda - way to rock that bike! Congratulations on a fantastic race! |
| 2012-06-25 6:36 AM in reply to: #4277905 |
Expert 1439 Tallahassee | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon GREAT race...congrats on on the T-1...lol Hey be happy w/ your swim time, some of us are envious... You are fast on the bike and run and congrats on cutting your time... GREAT job! What are chia seeds? |
| 2012-06-25 3:21 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
Master 3486 Fort Wayne | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon What an awesome race you were able to have. Dropping 4 minutes from your previous PR is quite good in any book and 3rd place is most definitely a podium regardless of the lack of awards. Try to get a little more swim time in if you can. By looking at your bike split from this race you are right up there and maybe a little more swimming would give you a little more kick for your other races. The bike leg on this race must have been exhilarating with all of the passing you were doing. If I were to wager a guess this might have been your favorite segment of the race. The run seems to have been very well executed too. Settling into good tempo early so you can carry everything through as evenly as possible is ertainly the best way to go. (It's too bad that I cannot practice what I preach.) Great race! Great finish! And great being able to spend a few more minutes with you and Allison. |
| 2012-06-25 8:31 PM in reply to: #4277905 |
Extreme Veteran 868 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Optimist Triathlon Brenda, you definetly inspire me you nailed it. What a feeling you must of had passing everyone on the bike  |
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Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club
75F / 24C
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Overall Rank = 162/481
Age Group = Female 50 to 54
Age Group Rank = 3/15
Went to packet pick up on Friday because it's only 4 miles from my home. Woke up before alarm Saturday morn and ate oats and yogurt with granola and chia seeds. Got to transition at 6 but someone was already on the end spot. Oh, well, so much for promptness.
Took bike for spin just to double check all systems were go and that's all I did for warm up. Had written down race numbers of about 40 people and wanted to make sure I saw Dirk and Allison specifically. Chatted with folks, took pictures and chatted some more. Encouraged folks and went to the bathroom a few times.