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Comments: This was a relay start, so I stood in line and when it was my turn I ran to the water and dove in. Started swimming, but the water was really, really choppy because of the wind and the rain. Every time I breathed I got water in my mouth. Dog paddled for 5 seconds to get my brain in gear and then after about 50 meters found my rhythm and started turning my body more so I could breathe without getting a wave in my mouth. I passed the first kayak and 3 women were hanging on it freaking out. I told myself to be calm that I don't need to freak out. After that I got my pace and I felt good for the rest of the swim. My swim was around 12 minutes including a 2 minute run to T1 up from the beach. What would you do differently?: Go faster. Practice more open water swims so I don't have trouble in the beginning. Practice running faster in bare feet after swimming.  Transition 1
Comments: I didn't have a wetsuit so I didn't need to worry about getting that off. Didn't have any trouble finding my bike because it's bright yellow and PearlDad also has a bright yellow bike and he parked right next to me. My hands were so cold I had trouble putting my bike shoes on. Mistake #1 was here. I had buckled my helmet and hung it on my handlebars. My hands were so cold they didn't work and it took me several seconds to get it unbuckled. Also I stood there for a few seconds because I knew I was forgetting something, but I couldn't think what I was forgetting, so I figured screw it, just go. Got out of T1, got on the bike and started up and realized what I had forgotten was my gloves. What would you do differently?: Don't buckle helmet and hang it on my handlebars. Gotta learn that shoes on the bike trick.  Bike
Comments: I was afraid to go too fast on the bike because the roads were so wet and it was drizzling. I went as fast as I was comfortable with. I never really felt like I got my bike legs under me. I'm used to doing longer rides and taking my time getting warmed up. It usually takes me about 10 miles to feel good on the bike. Regardless, I passed quite a few women, got passed by not as many women and men that I thought would pass me. I could have gone faster up the hills though. I checked my top speed after the race and it was 35mph, which is slower then I had wanted it to be, but faster then I had anticipated that I would have the courage to go considering the wet conditions. I know I could have gone faster. What would you do differently?: Train more for sprints and not long distances. Transition 2
Comments: Really gotta work on my transitions. Got my bike shoes off no problem. My hands were cold, yet again so I was having trouble getting my running shoes tied. Need to get some of those quick elastic tie things. Anyhow, eventually got them on, grabbed my hat and number and took off. What would you do differently?: Get some quick tie elastic things for my running shoes.  Run
Comments: I couldn't believe my run time. I am so slow at running usually and I felt like I was going at a snails pace, but it was faster then I had thought I was going. I passed a lot of women. I was really surprised at how many women were walking. Before the race I thought I might have to walk on the run, but I felt great and I didn't have to and I ran faster then I thought I could run. I was grinning ear to ear when I saw that finish line and even started to sprint to the end. What would you do differently?: Go faster. Post race
Warm down: Walked around looking my husband. What limited your ability to perform faster: Rain. Cold. Inexperience. Event comments: I had so much fun at this race, I can't wait to do another one! Last updated: 2006-08-21 12:00 AM
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 2006-08-21 10:21 AM |
Veteran  274   Westminster, Colorado |  Subject: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri |
| 2006-08-21 11:13 AM in reply to: #517364 |
Veteran 130 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Way to go Laura...completed your first tri. It was nice to meet you and park our yellow bikes together....it helped me find my T2 spot quickly. Glad to hear you felt good on the run. |
| 2006-08-21 11:17 AM in reply to: #517364 |
Veteran 170 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Congrats on a great race. I thought the conditions were tough for a first race. You still beat me by a few seconds on the bike leg and if you look at how everone did over all on the bike your time was not that bad. |
| 2006-08-21 11:23 AM in reply to: #517364 |
Master 4101 Denver | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Congrats on finishing your first race! Those were some tough conditions, especially on the swim so it was great that you were able to finish with a smile. You'll find that every race you take away something and get faster and faster... Hopefully we'll get to meet up one of these days. Congrats! |
| 2006-08-21 11:27 AM in reply to: #517364 |
Veteran 224 Denver | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Great first race, especially considering the conditions! I thought the water conditions were much worse when the women were starting than when the men started. The transitions will get better with more practice! |
| 2006-08-21 12:30 PM in reply to: #517364 |
Master 2946 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Good race and way to go on the Run. The just get easier from here. (Note I didn't say quicker, just easier)  |
| 2006-08-21 12:52 PM in reply to: #517364 |
Expert 683 Denver | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Congratulations on finishing your first race and having a good time doing it! Too bad the conditions weren't better, but nobody had an advantage there and this way when you do one with nice weather it will make it all the more enjoyable. Nice to meet you in transition too. |
| 2006-08-21 1:22 PM in reply to: #517364 |
Pro 4228 Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri WOO HOO! Congratulations Laura! Nice job on your first race. there is no way it can rain at your next one |
| 2006-08-21 3:13 PM in reply to: #517364 |
Official BT Coach 2210 Englewood, CO | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Nice job Laura! You did it! And without a wetsuit. You studette! I would never think of it out there. Glad you had a good race and want to do more. Nice to meet you. |
| 2006-08-21 6:36 PM in reply to: #517364 |
Extreme Veteran 455 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon - 1st Tri Great job!! I couldn't imagine doing that without a wetsuit....not ideal conditions at all. But you did it!!! Congrats. |
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Woke up at 4:00, showered to wake myself up. Ate some oatmeal with protein powder mixed in it. Got my husband out of bed. Put the bike on the car, bag in the car, the husband in the car, and took off for the race in the rain. Got there about 5:40 and it was still drizzling. Got my bike off the car and put it in a rack, but decided to wait to set everything else up because it was raining. The nice woman who parked next to me gave me some trash bags to put all my stuff in as I was not at all prepared for rain as it NEVER rains in Colorado except, of course, on the day of my first triathlon. Sucks.
Shivering in the cold @$$ rain. The water temp was warmer then the air temp and it was windy. I got in the water so I could get used to the temp and then swam a bit trying to get comfortable, but it wasn't much use. Got out of the water and found a building to use as a wind block until I had to get in line.