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Comments: I have been swimming a lot and usually feel good. Today I felt terrible. Couldn't breathe for the first half of the course. I seriously questioned whether I could finish the swim. I even stood up in a shallow area to collect myself. The second half I managed to get my breathing down and felt better. Not my best swim. What would you do differently?: Not get in an accident the night before! Warm up before the swim start!  Transition 1
Comments: I am trying to work on my t times which are always too long. This was ok considering it was semi-long run from the water to the t area. What would you do differently?: move faster  Bike
Comments: My best bike time. One women kept passing me...squeek right front of me leaving about 4 feet and then stop pedalling and coast. So I would then have no choice but to pass her...leaving plenty of room when I pulled in front of her. Then she would do it again...at least 4 times! I was getting pissed. If you want to freakin' rest stay behind me b!tch!! It was just rude! What would you do differently?: nothing Transition 2
Comments: wasted time tying my shoes...its gotta be done though What would you do differently?: get speed laces for my shoes  Run
Comments: I'm happy with the run. It was much better than Mooseman. I stopped only to drink at the water stations which were plentiful! Passed by tons of people including Laura. What would you do differently?: Work on my run speed this year. Post race
Warm down: Three of my co-workers were at the finish line cheering. That was awesome! The orange slices tasted like nectar of the gods!! What limited your ability to perform faster: I am happy with my performance. This is my second season, so everything I do this year is waaaay better that last year. Event comments: This was a fun BT event with lots of familiar faces and food. It was great seeing everyone. Thanks to Sue's parents who let me change in their motor home...I was freezing! I didn't have a chance to make the dish I was supposed to bring due to my accident the night before...sorry. Thanks to whoever made the oatmeal and the chocolate cookies. They were yummy! Last updated: 2006-06-05 12:00 AM
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 2006-08-28 10:02 AM |
Extreme Veteran  532   Plymouth MA |  Subject: Cranberry Country Triathlon |
| 2006-08-28 10:24 AM in reply to: #524086 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon wow, I didn't realize you had some trauma the night before. That sucks. You had an amazing race, considering. Hell, it would have been an amazing performance even if you hadn't had an accident the night before! I hope you're not too sore today. And I meant what I said yesterday, I owe this season to you |
| 2006-08-28 12:00 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Master 1848  Canandaigua | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Sorry about the car accident. Great job on the bike and run. The swim looks good. I want to do the Cranerry next year. |
| 2006-08-28 12:47 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon I'm glad you're ok after the accident. You had some great bike splits. Seems that laura passed everyone |
| 2006-08-28 12:56 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Champion 8903 | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Glad to hear you're OK after the accident. Cars can be replaced, but bikes....well that's another story! Nice splits too. Wow everyone I hang out with is getting faster! We need more slow people in the group!
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| 2006-08-28 1:33 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Extreme Veteran 423 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Boo for car accidents! Hoorah for great races! You were a speed demon on the bike, and finished the swim strong after a hectic start, and that run split is awesome as well. If you improved so much this year, just imagine how much more you can improve next year!  |
| 2006-08-28 2:09 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon What a day for you!!! You looked great when I saw you at the finish!! Great effort on the swim , i know you dont think so, but your times were strong!!
Nice to have some time to chat after the race!!! |
| 2006-08-28 3:18 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Patty....great race! Very bad way to get ready for a race...but so glad you were okay that is the main thing. Your training this year really shows...rocking bike split, wow so much faster on the run than Mooseman, and the swim you did good at recollecting yourself after a rough start. Thank you for training with me for this race! How many times did we ride the old bike course and do a short run? Swimming in the Pond the week before helped me as well...sorry to slow you down to pace with me. It made it feel comfortable and I think we both race better that way! I can't wait to see what you can do next year Patty! I'm very proud of all you have accomplished & your dedication training smart...and you are so fun to train and hang out with! Congrats! |
| 2006-08-28 4:53 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Master 1946 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Patty- It's been great following your training & racing- and enjoyed meeting up with you again- April was a LONG time ago!!! Glad you were able to stay & visit a bit post race.Impressed you were able to stay focused & race after an accident the night before- and altho you were disappointed with your swim you managed to overcome & still have a decent time-wow! Your bike was great - hmm- there must be a revenge for rude bikers...gel squirt? or worse? Hung in there for the run- and no mention of pain or feeling discouraged-at all- Overall- Nice Race!Great job...Congratulations!!!! |
| 2006-08-29 6:23 AM in reply to: #524086 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon |
| 2006-08-29 9:58 AM in reply to: #524086 |
| Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Nice work, especially after all that stress the night before! And very cool to have such an improvement over last season. |
| 2006-08-30 12:49 PM in reply to: #524086 |
Extreme Veteran 586 Waterboro, Maine | Subject: RE: Cranberry Country Triathlon Good race! Sorry about the car - and the woman who was messing with you while passing. Sometimes those annoying people give you something to focus on during the race. Did you finally drop her during the bike ride? |
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I got into a car accident the night before the race. Nobody was hurt except for my car! ..the first thing I thought about was "can I still race tomorrow"... that shows where my mind is..
I was very shaken up and the back of my head, neck and shoulders were really stiff when I got up. I was in a crappy mood and pissed at myself for wrecking my car.
found a spot for my daughter to volunteer..talked to BT'ers and some of my co workers who were volunteering.
Set up my t/a and made my way to the swim start.
My sister lives right off the course and she showed up before I got in the water and took my picture.