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Comments: This was my first TT and my legs were still feeling my HIM from Sunday. There is nothing quite like thinking "Hey, I'm doin OK at this multi-sport thing. I can do this" and then going to an event that is specific to one of our three sports and getting your azz handed to you by people who do that sport. LOL! Very humbling. There was only one other women in my age group (she races elite and has been cycling for a long time), but she beat me by 4 minutes. That's a fachload of time. Not even with race wheels and fresh legs do I think I could touch that. It made me realize just how much more I need to really work and--hopefully--that there is lots of room for improvement. That being said, I'm really glad I did it. It was a good time, nice people, fun little after party. I definitely worked much harder than I would have on a trainer ride or a group ride, so that alone is a win right there. What would you do differently?: Nothing. It was fine all things considered.  Post race
Warm down: Rode back to my truck had a beer. Watched someone win a beautiful HED disk in a raffle. Had race wheel envy. Got over it;) What limited your ability to perform faster: Legs still tired from my HIM, not enough of a warm up, waiting to go (1 minute intervals) for 16 minutes and it was chilly. If I had it to do over again, I would have gone out for a light spin the day before to get out the post-race crud and would have taken about 15 more minutes to really warm up. Event comments: Everything seemed fine about this TT. I might even give it a 5, but I have nothing to compare it to. It was totally g2g, and if you're ever in IC and want a TT, this would be a good one. Last updated: 2013-07-28 12:00 AM
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 2013-07-28 9:39 PM |
Regular  5477    LHOTP |  Subject: Black Diamond TT |
| 2013-07-28 9:45 PM in reply to: #4815378 |
Master 2770  Central Kansas | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Nice job, and good for you getting out there to do it, even when you weren't feeling 100%. |
| 2013-07-29 1:41 AM in reply to: KansasMom |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT great job, especially considering you weren't on fresh legs. |
| 2013-07-29 8:25 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT I've never done a TT, but after reading TJ's and now your RR I think I'm missing out! Great job. |
| 2013-07-29 8:56 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Nice job. I think it is a good addition to the knowledge base when you get your can handed to you. It makes you realize the work that it takes and I find myself pushed to improve. Another step in your forward progress to the goal! Edited by cdban66 2013-07-29 8:56 AM |
| 2013-07-29 9:49 AM in reply to: #4815378 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Dangit woman - you're making me want to get out there and try a TT now! But not against you. You're way too freakin' fast for me. Nice job rockin' this on not-so-fresh legs. You bloody-well ROCK! |
| 2013-07-29 10:40 AM in reply to: KansasMom |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Nice job! It sounds like you had a fun time  |
| 2013-07-29 10:58 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Good stuff! Glad you decided to try it out  By the looks of it, you and TJ are going to start a new movement. |
| 2013-07-29 11:17 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Nice job getting out there. I agree that it's a whole different animal when you get around single sport peeps. "They" say the best way to improve is to run with runners, bike with cyclists and swim with swimmers. You totally rock the tri thing so the single sport will make you a force to be reckoned with for sure! |
| 2013-07-29 11:27 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Very impressive performance. TT's sound like a lot of fun. I guess I'm another that would like to give one a shot. |
| 2013-07-29 11:59 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Originally posted by cdban66 Nice job. I think it is a good addition to the knowledge base when you get your can handed to you. It makes you realize the work that it takes and I find myself pushed to improve. Another step in your forward progress to the goal! Thanks for the kind words everyone. I am definitely motivated by failure. I know this wasn't "failure" but it really makes me want to do it better next time, an it most definitely ensures there will be a "next time" :) If you haven't done a TT yet, it's really a cool format. Doooooooooo Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! I could see working these into a training plan with some regularity next season. Someone was trying to talk me into to trying a crit, and that is where I stop the crazy train. Hellz to the no. You do have to put up with quite a bit of "tri" crap from the cyclists...I'm sure (think? hope?) it's mostly good-natured. They got beat-up at school as kids or something ;P |
| 2013-07-29 1:11 PM in reply to: switch |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Nice job!! It's always weird switching to a single discipline, and you really rocked it! |
| 2013-07-30 6:23 AM in reply to: Artemis |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT On tired legs, into a headwind, T-I-T-S-in' with the big dogs and you rocked it! |
| 2013-07-30 11:18 AM in reply to: #4815378 |
| Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT Nice job. TT's or bike races in general seem really intimidating at first but they're really a lot of fun. It can be extremely humbling at times, but it also shows how much room for improvement you have. |
| 2013-07-30 11:20 AM in reply to: TriAya |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Black Diamond TT I think what you did, and how it turned out and what you learned are a lot more valuable than nailing it the first time. I imagine you will never be 100% satisfied with your results and that is what makes you a great athlete. Awesome job! |
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Woke up had coffee. Decided I could do a TT today. Packed car and drove to TT site. Registered. Shivered. 56 degrees the fourth week of July in Iowa--WTF?
Rode 3 miles to the start--please read as not enough warm-up. This was the first physical activity I've done since my HIM on Sunday. I still have some neck/shoulder pain, but it is much, much better.
Is there a car back? Right on, I'm gonna have to take your word for that cause Mama can't turn her head for chit yet.