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Loveland Lake to Lake - TriathlonOlympic
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Comments: I pretty much took this swim too easy. I was really focused on pacing myself for these longer distances and lollygagged along a bit. I kept telling myself to "swim my own race" and maybe I should have gotten pissed that the wave of guys behind me caught me. I was still out of the water in a decent time, but this is somewhere where I KNOW I can shave some time. What would you do differently?: Swim faster and more aggressively.  Transition 1
Comments: Transition went well. I don't know that I'd really change anything other than stuff another gel in my pocket.  Bike
Comments: This was a fun course. However, being in the first wave and coming out of the water pretty quick, it was really discouraging to be passed by just about darn near everyone...ok, everyone but 6 people, who later passed me on the run. I actually started joking to everyone that I was "performing a public service by being their rabbit. That I'd fall on that axe for them and give them someone to chase down. However, that'll be $1 for everyone who passes me!" I felt like I did the ride about as good as I could have. I might have been able to push the long slow hills a bit more, but I was really focused on saving my legs for the run. I did have a great last 8 miles, even with the brutal 15mph headwind. What would you do differently?: Not much. Maybe push the gradual hills more. I did lose my water bottle about 1/2 way and they had the water station on the bike at the bottom of a 25mph hill and I couldn't catch a bottle to save my life. So I was a bit low on the hydration...I had a gatorade bottle, but wanted plain ol' H20. Did a Luna bar and 2 gels on bike. That seemed about perfect. Transition 2
Comments: Went well, should have grabbed another gel pack. Grabbed Sport Beans instead, which actually went down really easy and I didn't have to worry about mess. But I was getting hungry by the time I finished.  Run
Comments: I was, once again, passed by just about everyone. I ran this conservatively because I was so afraid of bonking. In hind sight, I could have picked up the pace sooner and ran faster the entire thing. But my original goal was to run the entire run and I did it, so I'm proud of that. I never claimed to be fast, just stubborn. What would you do differently?: Push a little harder on the run once I got my legs back. Post race
Warm down: My 3-yr-old got to run across the finish line with me and she was so proud. Her smile was from ear to ear and she just kept saying, "Mama, we're winners! We're winners! They're cheering for us!" Afterwards she said, "I was running so fast that my feet were kicking my bottom!" What limited your ability to perform faster: I think just inexperience at this distance. I felt good the whole race. Now I know how to pace myself. I also should probably work on some speed intervals on the run...but that would involve some serious torture so I'll have to think about it! :) Event comments: Most of all, I had a lot of fun on this race. I knew I'd be in the bottom 25%, that's no surprise to me, but I had the best time and feel great about what I accomplished. A year ago, I wouldn't have put in those distances in 2 weeks of training. I think I'll do more Olympic distance races. I'll never be competitive at them, but I will keep myself fit and have fun doing them. Last updated: 2006-06-24 12:00 AM
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 2006-06-24 8:48 PM |
Expert  997    Littleton, CO |  Subject: Loveland Lake to Lake |
| 2006-06-25 10:14 AM in reply to: #464756 |
Elite 3488  Lakewood, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Great Job, I totally understand what you mean about saving yourself and not wanting to blow up! I guess we just learn as we go. (BTW, I think I may owe you $1.00) |
| 2006-06-25 11:49 AM in reply to: #464756 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Great race! It sounds like you learned a lot that you can use in other races and in your training. You did great, congrats! And yes, that swim was beyond nasty. I particularly loved the "wet dog" smell of the water. |
| 2006-06-25 1:32 PM in reply to: #464756 |
Master 2946 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Good Job. I'll have to try one of those Olympic Things someday. It sounds like you had a real good time. Way to go. Now back out to training at Chatfield with the rest of us..  |
| 2006-06-25 2:37 PM in reply to: #464756 |
Expert 997 Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake The water was seriously stinky and the slime factor was nasty. Dan-I think you'd love an Oly. I really appreciated that I had a lot more time to "get in my groove" in each event. I think pretty much EVERYONE owes me a $1.00. If I actually collected on that, I'd be $417 richer! Just think of it, I'd never have to fork over the dough for a race entry again! Seriously, I really had to keep a sense of humor about that...otherwise I would have dropped out of the race at mile 5 of the bike. At least it took until about mile 8 before women started passing me! Edited by Colomingle 2006-06-25 2:45 PM |
| 2006-06-25 8:19 PM in reply to: #464756 |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Melanie- Great race...had to come and read your report! So proud of you and can't wait to race with you. You should be proud of yourself too. Laura |
 2006-06-26 9:21 AM in reply to: #464756 |
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| 2006-06-26 1:51 PM in reply to: #464756 |
| Expert 615 Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Nice job! Olymipic distance is a LONG race the first time - then it gets shorter. I'm always glad to read a RR that says "I had fun"! Very cool to finish with your daughter! I'd like to do that someday! |
| 2006-06-26 3:48 PM in reply to: #464756 |
| Master 1873 Colorado | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Great race Melanie!! I was so glad to get your little boost of a smile when I was heading back - THANKS Let's ride soon!
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| 2006-06-26 4:41 PM in reply to: #464756 |
| Extreme Veteran 336 Peachtree City, GA | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake I think you had a great race! Congrats! Good race report as well. |
| 2006-06-26 8:40 PM in reply to: #464756 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Congrats on your first Oly! Next one will be easier as you know what you can do. Cool that just a year ago things were so different...look how far you've come. How cool to run through with your daughter...you both are winners..out there doing something hard, having fun, and being a great role model for strong women to your daughter! Glad you want to do another...after my first...I took a step back and did it again the next year...as it was dang hard. |
| 2006-06-27 8:22 AM in reply to: #464756 |
| Expert 997 Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake You all are so kind. Thank you for your encouragement! I have to say, one thing that many people said, including those that were at the race to cheer me on, was that I always had a smile on my face. If it ever gets to a place where I can't smile while I'm doing it, then I don't want to do it anymore. Triathlons should be about enhancing my life and that's what I feel they are doing. I also feel very proud about showing my daughters that being strong and fit is cool and fun. I just keep telling my daughter that "Everyone who tries is a winner." If I say it enough, she'll come to believe it. Many of you know, that because of her airway birth defect, she may never be able to be half the athlete I am...I just want her to believe that trying is all that counts. |
| 2006-06-27 11:34 AM in reply to: #467046 |
| Pro 4545 Orange Park Florida | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Nice race Mel! You should come to Florida and show us flat landers what those mountain goat legs of yours can do on a flat course.
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| 2006-06-27 8:21 PM in reply to: #464756 |
| Veteran 199 Roseville, California | Subject: RE: Loveland Lake to Lake Congrats on your first oly, Melanie! What an awesome job you did! Pam |
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Age Group = 31-35
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Picked up packet that night before. Went and ate great sushi(all vegetarian rolls) and stayed at my parents house in Longmont, about 30 minutes from race site. I think sushi is my new carb load meal!
Woke up at 4am to eat. Had Einstein's Powerbagel with PB, 1/2 banana, oatmeal, applesauce, gatorade. 1/2 cup bad 7-11 coffee.
Visiting the porta potty..that took my whole warmup time with the long lines!