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Comments: I've been on the verge of panic during previous ocean swims, but this was a breakthrough for me. Stayed calm throughout, paced myself well, and enjoyed every moment. This was a breeze by comparison. Warm, clean water was a plus, although the surf (4-6 feet) was difficult for some. What would you do differently?: I was pretty fast. Probably I left a bit too much in the water.  Transition 1
Comments: Winded coming up the beach in loose sand. Big T1 area with bikes racked for what seemed like miles. Went about my work fairly efficiently and pedaled out onto the course with good composure.  Bike
Comments: Biking has been my weakness. Although the time may look slow to some, this was a strong showing for me. I got passed by plenty of folks, but few of them blew by me. Felt vaguely proud that I managed to hold off a few guys with $3,000 bikes until well after the half way point. What would you do differently?: Again, faster than normal for me, which proved short-sighted (see below). Still, nice to see some improvement. Transition 2
Comments: Fumbled with my shoestrings for some reason. Had trouble focusing. Trip to the porta-potties cost me a minute or so.  Run
Comments: This is where the wheels came off. I manged to run 8:30 miles at the Santa Cruz Sentinel Tri last year. I've been running consistently this summer and set a 10K PR in June (43:56). Was secretly hoping to put in a sub 50 minute run, but the first big hill on Grand Ave took my breath away completely and knocked me for a loop. Walked and shuffled for the next two miles with a hot dagger sticking in my gut. Got my composure back slowly, and managed to jog the second half at a more respectable clip, but nothing like what I had hoped for. What would you do differently?: It's pretty clear that I didn't leave myself enough gas for the run. Was probably over confident about what I could do based on the good stand-alone runs I've had this summer. Better get serious about brick training. Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster: Out of gas early in the run. Drank and ate in good measure throughout the course, so I think it was something more than nutrition. Been very stressed and anxious for the last few weeks because of work. Maybe that took a toll? Event comments: Great traffic control. More help needed at the aid stations. Last updated: 2006-06-08 12:00 AM
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 2006-09-10 9:18 PM |
Expert  660    Central New York |  Subject: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance |
| 2006-09-10 9:58 PM in reply to: #535886 |
Master 1924 Denver | Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Good report ! sounds like you know exactly what to do next time. I bet you'll kick butt in the next race knowing what you went through today ! Good luck ! Btw, where was this race exactly ? |
| 2006-09-10 11:46 PM in reply to: #535886 |
Master 2055 Santa Clarita | Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Good race , Your swim and bike split are very good. There was some nice surf this morning and it was fun to see the earlier waves gets trashed and tossed . |
| 2006-09-11 9:10 AM in reply to: #535954 |
Expert 660 Central New York | Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Thanks. I'm trying not to dwell on the run, which was a disappointment. Instead, I'm pleased that I swam without anxiety and that my bike time showed some improvement. As they say, two out of three ain't bad. I wish I'd showed a little more tenacity and toughness at the end, but I'm happy to be up and moving this morning with no stiffness/soreness. Other LA Tri race reports? |
| 2006-09-11 9:57 AM in reply to: #536143 |
| Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Don't stress on the run -- it's a tough one! I downgraded from Oly to Sprint due to leg injury (CECS) and walked almost half the run (planned to walk, but still not satisfying; wish I could have really run it). It was still fun to be with all those people in Hollywood and downtown. And be really happy with your swim -- that was some surf, and a tough current in the wrong direction. By the time my wave left (we were last, wave 15), Clay Evans was on the megaphone saying we should be terrified. Actually, he said we deserved it for wimping out on the longer distance! Although I had a great FOP swim, it waas a tough entry, and I'd have been happy to swim longer, and earlier in the morning. |
| 2006-09-11 11:49 AM in reply to: #536218 |
Expert 660 Central New York | Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Don't stress on the run -- it's a tough one! I downgraded from Oly to Sprint due to leg injury (CECS) and walked almost half the run (planned to walk, but still not satisfying; wish I could have really run it). Yep, tough day overall, considering the size of the waves and strong currents during the swim and the hilly run course downtown. It was still fun to be with all those people in Hollywood and downtown. Yes, it was. Loved the experience of rolling down Hollywood Blvd and the Walk of Fame early in the AM without traffic. Working on a race report, I hope? Love to know what others experienced out there. Edited by Xan 2006-09-11 11:49 AM |
| 2006-09-11 11:56 AM in reply to: #535886 |
Veteran 244 Ida, Michigan | Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Man you rocked the swim. I am very impressed that you were able to maintain that run pace with the side pains. Great job. |
| 2006-09-11 2:12 PM in reply to: #535886 |
| Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance If you panicked on earlier swims and stayed calm watching the pounders come in, then I gotta hand it to you! Although they were not very powerful, they sure were intimidating! Don't beat yourself up on the run, everyone told me the run is hard (and it is)..... great race report!! |
| 2006-09-12 12:48 PM in reply to: #535886 |
Extreme Veteran 452 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance Wow. Great race! That swim was intimidating with the 6-7 foot waves. I just stood there in awe thinking, am I really going into that? But I did. Next year I'll be with the 'big boys' in the Olympic distance? |
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