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Comments: Sooooo.... I suck at sighting in open water. I tried to freestyle and every time I'd look around I was veering right. Gave up on that and decided to just finish the dang course alternating between side stroke and breast stroke. What would you do differently?: OWS practice. Try swimming in a wetsuit  Transition 1
Comments: took my time. dried off, chugged water. got wet top off and put on dry top w/ race number. dried off some more. put on socks and shoes. scanned horizon for friends. Didn't find any familiar faces. What would you do differently?: Not be so exhausted after swim.  Bike
Comments: I love biking. I was amazed that my legs continued to make circular motions after such a discouraging swim. But the sun was shining. The course was mostly level, and I was still making forward progress. The view from I-90 of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier were Stunning. By the turn around I was smiling and nodding at every race attendant and motorcycle cop. When I rounded the final bend to park entrance I spotted Chris and Lori. Got shouts of encouragements. What would you do differently?: Ride more. My pace was kinda slow. Transition 2
Comments: shoes already on. I managed to scrape the heck out of my right calf with my chain ring, so I'm sporting war wounds.  Run
Comments: I shuffled along at my slow jog. Determined to walk as little as possible. I was daunted by "the big hill", and had to walk uphill. Thankfully at the top they had glucose & water and words of encouragement "just 3/4 mile to go". I jogged back down hill, and on the way down spotted Sara heading up hill. We shouted and waved and my batteries were recharged again. There was a guy with a tamborine and shouts of 1/4 more mile... I realized I was finishing! Then 100 yrds from the finish Sara caught up with me and said "Are we gonna do this together?". Sure! I broke into a real run and we headed for the big banner and announcers and shouting friends and cheering crowds. What would you do differently?: run more often, run longer distances Post race
Warm down: Hugged Chris and Lori. Got my picture taken with my commemorative medal... all sweaty, stinking, red-faced, and Happy. What limited your ability to perform faster: training time. on the upside... i have Tons of Room for Improvement. Event comments: tons of volunteers. city very cooperative. well organized. Profile Album Last updated: 2006-06-22 12:00 AM
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 2006-07-17 12:45 PM |
Extreme Veteran  351   Seattle |  Subject: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR |
| 2006-07-17 9:59 PM in reply to: #484902 |
Expert 1238 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Nice job on your first tri. War wounds never hurt either. Well, maybe when your actually getting the wounds they do, but afterwards it's nothin' but bragging. I probably saw you out on the course. I was around the 3 mile mark drinking Jamba Juice in front of the thirsty competitors when you were finishing. So...when's your next race? Edited by skavoovie 2006-07-17 10:00 PM |
| 2006-07-17 11:37 PM in reply to: #484902 |
| SF Bay Area, Mountain View | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR |
| 2006-07-18 5:29 AM in reply to: #484902 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR That was your first? Great job! You even have chainring scars as a momento. "all sweaty, stinking, red-faced, and Happy."-sounds like the perfect tri-chick to me! |
| 2006-07-18 9:24 AM in reply to: #484902 |
Expert 623 Issaquah, WA, | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Congrats on your first tri! The view from the bridge was beautiful! Mt. Rainier to the south and Mt. Baker off in the distance to the north. Great day for a race. |
| 2006-07-18 11:49 AM in reply to: #484902 |
| Member 9 Seattle | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Pic's looked great as my first year I relish these so much ...you did great and it was definitely a moment to remember. Keep up the hard work and always have fun, good to see you have friends that you can join up. I just have my ironman friend Dave and he is alwasy 5 minutes in front of me...though he still encourages me by saying it is my first year and his 6th. Take care, Tony |
| 2006-07-18 3:47 PM in reply to: #484902 |
Extreme Veteran 351 Seattle | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Thank you all for your encouragement. 1) Next goal? I'm in a quandry. There's a spint in Kirkland in September. Maybe I'll sign up for that. I'd also like to try for a longer run. Maybe the Seattle Half-Marithon in November. I've never done more than an 8K, so that would be rather ambitious. 2) I love the scratches on bruises on my calf. Proof that I was there. 3) I'm taking some time off this week. I had a nasty cough Saturday night, and I still can't seem to kick it. I don't know if it's due to exhaustion or a bug. Either way, I got up late today and watched OLM rather than run and do my volunteer work. Slacker!
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| 2006-07-18 10:07 PM in reply to: #486312 |
New user 10 Kirkland, WA | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Looks like we have similar thoughts on future events...I'm signed up for the Danskin, the Kirkland Tri, and I'm planning on the Seattle Half Marathon as well. Who knows, maybe one or two other events--there's several sprints locally that look interesting. Keeps me out of trouble, ya know? Congratulations on your race! |
| 2006-07-20 6:28 PM in reply to: #484902 |
Veteran 125 Joplin, MO | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Way to go!!! Now you're a triathlete. Congratulations! You know...you may be able to improve your bike leg (even more) if you wouldn't stop to take pictures. BTW...another nice race report. Keep up the good work. And KEEP racing. |
| 2006-07-25 7:44 AM in reply to: #484902 |
| Crystal Lake, IL | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR i've been out of it so I'm just now getting a chance to reply. CONGRATS!!! You did great. War wounds and all! I do the same thing, veering right during OWS. Oh well. At least we can ride and run straight. Congrats again, you did great!
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| 2006-09-30 9:10 AM in reply to: #484902 |
Champion 6931 Bellingham, Washington | Subject: RE: Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Good job Triathlete. |
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Beneroya Research Institute and SeaFair
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Age Group = 30-34
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arrived with my friend Sara. plenty of time to set up transition area, find potty, chat with a couple of people in my assigned area.
looked nervously around at all the amazing athletes. felt chunky and alone. my pit crew was a no-show before the swim.