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Folsom, California
United States
USA Productions
84F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 32m 51s
Overall Rank = 367/471
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 3/6
Pre-race routine:

Tummy issues abounded, so I was visiting the bathroom often, wandering around the venue, and basically trying to not puke. I succeeded. I spent time getting all my stuff organized, and also chatted with a lady asking about my tri club--wondering if it would be good to join--I think she was convinced she should! :)
Event warmup:

Waded into the lake and swam around trying to get acclimated to the low 60s temp. Thankfully, I succeeded at that too.
Swim
  • 39m 34s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 38s / 100 meters
Comments:

Yet another best swim ever--I didn't break stroke throughout the whole leg! Also, for the first time ever, I was passing people--now, quite a few more passed me, but I'm used to that. The weird thing is that I swam more continuous-ly then I did at the tri-for-real, yet in this race, I was 4 minutes slower....I am thinking that either this race was a shade over 1500m or the Tri for real was under 1500m...oh well, no matter, I did good, for me!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I am quite happy with this...I will eventually have learn how to be comfortable drafting though.
Transition 1
  • 02m 41s
Comments:

It went fast, and I wasn't wobbly...'nuff said.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 1h 38m 14s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 15.18 mile/hr
Comments:

The first part of the leg isn't so bad--normal flat-ish road, with a few rollers...and then you get to White Rock road...Most of the course is on semi-rural 2 lane roads--You wouldn't ride them when traffic is allowed unless you have a death wish. Thankfully, the cops had the roads shut for us. Back to White Rock...It seemed okay at first, nice scenery, and gently rolling hills. I was only able to hit about 12 mph at that point due to the headwind, but it wasn't bad. Then there started a 'slight' incline. I thought it wasn't too bad, even with the headwind...I was wrong. It just kept GOING AND GOING!!!! I was unable to ride faster than 9mph at this point! It was really killing me mentally too--I began thinking that I wouldn't be able to reach my goal bike time, and that my run wouldn't be as good cause my left quad and knee were QUITE angry....and then I reached the top of the incline. Which led to a screaming downhill into another uphill at the top of which was the turnaround. Once I hit the turnaround, it was pretty much gravy all the way back--I got my mojo on and was averaging 20+ mph all the way back to the last road into the park.
What would you do differently?:

I obviously need to work more hills into my bike training...
Transition 2
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

So I was okay, but not great with this transition--for whatever reason, I was having severe brain issues on which way I needed to rack the bike..eventually I figured it out though and was all good.
What would you do differently?:

um...keep my brain working?
Run
  • 1h 10m 33s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 11m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

Best run ever! --Well, in a race anyway... This was the first race I have run that I ACTUALLY RAN in--usually I will convince myself that I need to walk, and end up walking quite a bit. This time, I ignored myself. I started running straight out of transition, and kept on going. The only time I walked was when I reached one of the many aid stations. I would then grab my drink(s) drink or splash them and would allow 5 more steps of walking (but no more) and start running again.This run was the first in which I actually passed people as well. What a great feeling. As well as the feeling of comfy-ness that just showed up midway through it--I was trotting along (as slow as I am, "running" is probably closer to a SLOW jog), and noticed that I felt REALLY comfortable, as if I could just keep going and going. That was another first, and I was quite happy for that.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing--but I am going to keep on going--and working on hills as well. Maybe I will finally gain some speed.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, drank water....waited to step onto the podium!! :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

In this race, I don't know; maybe just not training hard enough?

Event comments:

This race was incredibly well organized. There were so many helpful volunteers, and an aid station on every mile of the run course. My favorite was the 'informational cheerleader' at transition; he was there for the whole race, and even after the finish, yelling out stuff like: Drink your water now (in first transition), don't forget to fuel, you're right where you need to be, and after the end of the race: don't forget to keep drinking your water...I mean it was basic stuff, but it was for over 5 hours this guy was just helping out, yelling out helpful stuff. I don't know, it was just kind of nice! This race was truly made by the volunteers.




Last updated: 2012-03-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:39:34 | 1500 meters | 02m 38s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/6
Overall: 0/471
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra sleeveless
Course: Rectangular course started out going straight into the sun., but then faced away about a third of the route in.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:41
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:38:14 | 24.85 miles | 15.18 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/6
Overall: 0/471
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: Not a bad course, lots of rolling hills (1 HUGE hill near the end of the first half). Headwind was very strong in the first half, but became a tailwind in the second half! :)
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:49
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:10:33 | 06.21 miles | 11m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/6
Overall: 0/471
Performance: Good
Course: Nice little half shade/half sun multi-use trail.a few little hills, but nothing too crazy.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2012-08-20 7:21 PM

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2012-08-20 7:30 PM
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So proud of ya!
2012-08-20 7:54 PM
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Aw thanks!

 

Heh--just realized, I wasn't in the bottom 100!!!! ANOTHER FIRST!!!!!Cool

2012-08-20 8:38 PM
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Nice job!!! Sounds like you rocked all three sections AND the transition! (my new saddle is an Adamo which has a "hook" for racking the bike, can't wait to try it)

I like how you "ignored yourself"! Haha! I need to do that.  Limiting to 5 more steps is cool too!

And congrats on the podium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-08-20 11:48 PM
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Woot!!  Way to ignore yourself!  Fantastic race Kate
2012-08-21 7:58 AM
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Nice race and great race report!  Woo hoo!

I *love* how you had a rule for walking the aid stations!  Water, five steps, go.  Love it!



2012-08-21 10:54 AM
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Great job, Kate!  Congrats especially on your big accomplishments on the swim and the run.  Seeing progress is fun!!   Way to go!

Edited to add: I just saw you got 3rd in Athena!!  Podium, woooooo!!!!



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2012-08-21 7:40 PM
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Congrats on a great race! Sounds like the bike was tough, so way to power through it and ignoring yourself is brilliant.
2012-08-22 2:47 PM
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Well executed race!!!Not to mention a PODIUM SPOT! Woohooo!
2012-08-22 3:27 PM
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KONGRATULATIONS, PODIUM KATE!!!

Very well done, especially with tummy niggles. Smooth swim, def very hard to push uphill on a headwind, and as for transition, I am the worst trannie brain-farter ever. (I always run to the side my bike WON'T come out on in T1) .... so, all in all, AWESOME.

2012-08-25 10:06 AM
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Great job Kate!  A very well executed race.  Glad your swim and run went so well for you!  Keep it up, you'll continue to surprise yourself.


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White rock road was a chore of a hill. Great job, congrats on the podium finish. Did you enjoy the Chardonnay??
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