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Comments: I underestimated the current and got swept past the first buoy and had to backtrack a bit to get around the first buoy. The fog lifted for a bit but then settled back in so I think I swam out too far, but that kept me away from the other swimmers so I didn't get much interference during the swim. At one point one lifeguard pointed out I swam off course (outside too far). What would you do differently?: Pay attention to the waves before me to watch the currents go instead of zoning out XD  Transition 1
Comments: I have a lot of work to do on transitions. It wasn't a disaster, but I took quite longer than I wanted to AND I forgot my gloves, to eat, and drink properly. What would you do differently?: Practice transition.  Bike
Comments: It was wet, and some guy right behind me crashed in the first loop and that freaked me out for a bit. What would you do differently?: More hills practice. Transition 2
Comments: I need faster transitions. I fidgeted with my sunglasses for a bit before deciding I don't need them afterall. I took my bike shoes off at the beginning of the transition to better run with my bike. Forgot to feed and drink water AGAIN.  Run
Comments: Running is the stronger of my three sports, and despite being off for a bit due to my foot acting up again, I had a strong run. Post race
Warm down: None. What limited your ability to perform faster: Weak cycle, forgetting plans when I'm in the transition area. Event comments: For the love of god, unlock the beach bathrooms for at least the start line! Last updated: 2012-07-10 12:00 AM
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 2012-09-17 12:48 AM |
Regular  198   Costa Mesa |  Subject: Long Beach Triathlon |
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69F / 21C
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Overall Rank = 480/681
Age Group = F 30-34
Age Group Rank = 14/26
Ate spaghetti with a meatball, plus a slice of bread. Headed to the race, parked, tried out my new rear tire (which I bought last minute at REI since I discovered a crack in the tire during last night's inspection) walked to transition, set up, walked to start, discovered the bathrooms locked, walked another 1/4 mile down the beach to some (thankfully) unlocked bathrooms. Walked back a bit, put suit on, warmup in water 2 minutes, rush back to start with about 6 minutes to spare for my wave start.
Went into the water for a bit so do a couple of strokes. Didn't really have much time left after my frantic search for a bathroom XD