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Ironman 70.3 Boulder - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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 Swim
Comments: I stayed very calm throughout the swim. No worries at all. Just took my time & did my thing. I know I am slow but that is okay with me. Did continue to feel feet/hands, etc the whole time b/c once I got in my own rhythm another wave would catch me & more fast people were trying to pass me. What would you do differently?: I could have sighted a little bit better but did much better than my last tris.  Transition 1
 Bike
Comments: It starts with a steady climb which made it hard for me to push hard b/c of keeping my HR low. Did well on descents & 2nd part of course b/c it was flatter. What would you do differently?: Not much I could have done differently. Transition 2
Comments: I thought this time was impressive since I peed in the transition area. Thanks to a lovely lady who held my bike for me which I made my pit-stop.  Run
Comments: Had to walk up hills to keep HR low. THere were lots of hills in beginning & then flattened out. Great & plenty of aid stations that helped to keep me cool. Filled my water bottle every station with ice & water & then a cup of ice down my sports bra for most aid station. I made a lot of noise while running but I was cool. What would you do differently?: Put sunscreen on more (if there was any available which I didn't see). Drank a little bit less b/c I so wanted cold water but my belly was so full. THat is one reason why I had to stop on flatter part of race was b/c I thought I was going to throw up. Just wish I could have run my regular 10-min/pace which would have put on my goal of overall time. Oh well. I felt better this way. Post race
Warm down: For some reason I got teary-eyed after I saw my sissy & boyfriend. I wasn't sad but more elated that I was done! They got me into the shade right away & let me cool off. THen we walked to the expo & got pizza/chips/chocolate milk/white soda. It was heavenly!!! What limited your ability to perform faster: Keeping my HR below 168. 90 degrees & full sun!!!! Last updated: 2012-04-10 12:00 AM
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 2012-08-07 3:39 PM |
New user 0 Greenwood Village |  Subject: Ironman 70.3 Boulder |
| 2012-08-07 10:34 PM in reply to: #4351793 |
Member 26 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boulder Congrats on a good finish and good luck in WI. I wish I had the drive to take the next step. |
| 2012-08-08 7:43 AM in reply to: #4351793 |
Elite 6387   | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boulder Good job. I was actually thinking during the run... I can't imagine having 50 more miles in my legs and another 13 to go.  Great prep. Good luck with your IM. |
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Overall Rank = 1173/1877
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 72/90
Stayed in Boulder the night before so it didn't have to be such an early morning. Had an awesome time on Pearl St & ate a delicious meal @ Lazy Dog! I will be going back there again.
Up @ 4:30 & ready to go by 5:20. We were lucky to be entering into the Res from the East (traffic from the South was horrendous). Got in there with plenty of time! No rushing around.
GOAL: Finish this 70.3 with a smile on my face & as preparation for IMWI. I had to keep my HR<168 for the race which prevented me from going faster on the bike/run.
I actually swam a little before this race which I usually don't do. I had a new wetsuit so I wanted to see if it was going to choke me!? Luckily it didn't so I was good to go.