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Fremont, California
United States
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 21m 57s
Overall Rank = 118/214
Age Group = athena
Age Group Rank = 3/11
Pre-race routine:

Tea and luna bar. Get stuff together and drive out with Elaine. Hooray! (Although we were cranky at the time.) Signed in, set up transition area. We met up with Judith and Elizabeth. Helped Judith with her wetsuit. Quick prayer.
Event warmup:

Got in the water. Cold getting in, but I was able to acclimate quickly. Did some strokes out and back. Practiced sighting. Stressed out about sighting. Did a few more strokes.
Swim
  • 08m 20s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 05s / 100 meters
Comments:

I wanted to do better on this swim since my last one kinda sucked. And I did! That pace is a bit faster than what I do in a pool. yay.
What would you do differently?:

Nada.
Transition 1
  • 03m 39s
Comments:

No probs. This time includes running up the hill. Well, OK, asthma kicked in running up the hill. But otherwise OK.
What would you do differently?:

Nada.
Bike
  • 37m 15s
  • 10.5 miles
  • 16.91 mile/hr
Comments:

on monika's borrowed bike. went OK. I didn't know how fast I was going since her computer is in kilometers per hour. (wow! I'm going 32 on flat ground!) haha. Had a little trouble with the gears at first. felt a little funny being upright. but obviously, I did fine.
What would you do differently?:

Using one's own bike is always preferable, but you can't always get what you want.
Transition 2
  • 01m 48s
Comments:

had to make sure and get inhaler a few times. Was having asthma on the bike.
Run
  • 30m 55s
  • 2.5 miles
  • 12m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt a bit jelly-legged, but got over it. Then I had lower abdominal pain during most of the run. Don't know what that was about. I was hoping for a really good pace (under 11:00) after the May triathlon (10:20 pace!). But clearly didn't manage that. I still think the May tri was a fluke. I can't run that fast.
What would you do differently?:

running training has been a little lax recently. maybe that would help. maybe I could've pushed myself more. not sure. would have helped to have the heart rate monitor. maybe i should have done some bricks more recently than May.
Post race
Warm down:

walk around, drink water, get gatorade, eat burritos and oranges.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not sure. Running was my poorest performance. The bike may have been a factor. Asthma definitely was a factor. I could clearly shave some time off my transitions.

Event comments:

So I shaved some 6 minutes off my time! I met most of my goals. I ALMOST placed in my category. I had a great time with friends old & new. It was like the reunion race. I think I'll have to come do it again next year!

NOTE: I have just realized that the woman who placed first in my division did not do the entire bike course. Her time for the bike (12:20) is clearly impossible for 11 miles. So I have adjusted my place accordingly. I sent an e-mail to the organizers. I don't know if they'll do anything after the fact, but she really should be disqualified. I want my medal!! :(


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Last updated: 2006-01-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:20 | 400 meters | 02m 05s / 100meters
Age Group: 2/11
Overall: 0/214
Performance: Good
Suit: zoot shorts and sport bra
Course: out, right around buoy 1, right around buoy 2, in to the shore. run up hill to transition. (included in official time, but this is my time and i hit the watch right out of the water.)
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:39
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:15 | 10.5 miles | 16.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/11
Overall: 0/214
Performance:
Wind: None
Course: 3 laps, flat.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:48
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:55 | 02.5 miles | 12m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/11
Overall: 0/214
Performance: Average
Course: pretty flat. out & back along the shore, with two peninsulas.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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Yeah! Get your medal!
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