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Orlando, Florida
United States
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 43m 4s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 31/95
Pre-race routine:

Painted toe nails red (the fastest).
Parked in Magic Kingdom parking lot and took monorail to Contemporary for Expo on Saturday. There was no wait as it was 5pm and most people had already left. We did have to walk thru a huge line of TNT people making a racket for their pasta party and the volunteers could not hear us asking which way to go. I too have a lot of respect for TNT but they could not have been more annoying at this race. I didn't appreciate the spectators cheering TNT people only and ignoring everyone else who went by, nor did I appreciate the 2 times TNT couches shoved their way past me to go and assist athletes DURING the race (isn't handing an athlete water bottles and taking things from them to hold until the end cheating?)! After the expo returned to parking lot to get bike, put it on shuttle and went over to campground. Took ferry from campground to Magic Kingdom until closing time. I guess because I do ALL the Disney races I was not surprised about the shuttle/no parking situation.
Event warmup:

Nothing special. Didn't eat anything before race as my stomach is testy and would not have been happy. And, as this was my 1st tri, I was especially nervous! Luckily I didn't have to wait long because my wave was huge and we went out 5th.
Swim
  • 42m 35s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 36s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my 1st ever OWS with a crowd! :) I am just happy I didn't drown and didn't get beat up too bad.
What would you do differently?:

I didn't know how hard it would be to just get going with all those people. It took a long time to find enough space to actually swim. I have to work on my swimming, WAY too slow, my wave left me in the dust!
Transition 1
  • 04m 25s
Comments:

I was trying to slam some Marathon bar during this transition as it was the only nutrition I planned on for the whole race. That took a bit of time but I didn't care. :)
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 1h 02m 23s
  • 20.2 miles
  • 19.43 mile/hr
Comments:

Had I realized the course was short I would have pushed harder on the bike. I was shocked when we turned back into the campground but as my Garmin died a week ago I had no idea pace or distance.
What would you do differently?:

Get a Garmin 305 :)
Transition 2
  • 03m 8s
Comments:

I was happy overall with this transition since I stopped to use the bathroom! :)
What would you do differently?:

Probably add Yanks to my shoes
Run
  • 50m 34s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

I run in the heat all the time and I kicked butt on the run!
I probably would have done worse had my Garmin not died and I was watching the pace. The spectators/volunteers were giving incorrect info about the distance to the finish but if you knew the course (I have run it 100 times), you knew they were wrong.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, the run rocked!
Post race
Warm down:

I was totally thrilled to finish my 1st Triathlon and thrilled to have finished my goal of doing all the races in the Disney Endurance series (5K, 10K, 15K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 1/2 Inline, Full Inline, and now Triathlon!) I drank a ton of water, an orange Fanta, and went to Mitsukoshi in Japan at Epcot for lunch! :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I swim wicked slow... I know what I will be doing this winter :)

Event comments:

Although the organization was a mess, I was so excited to do my 1st Tri I barely noticed and I had a GREAT time. My race effort was average (probably because I swim so darn slow) so I can certainly pick up the pace next time! :)




Last updated: 2006-09-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:42:35 | 1640 yards | 02m 36s / 100yards
Age Group: 75/95
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: The course was fine, I liked that between buoys 2 and 3 you could sight perfectly on the contemporary resort.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:25
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:02:23 | 20.2 miles | 19.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 30/95
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: The bike course though poorly marked was flat and fast (except for the speed bumps!). The wind was not bad at all. In and out of the campground was congested and I was very worried about a draft penalty as we were so crowded! However, I felt VERY good on the bike and it was an excellent ride for me. As mentioned before, I also witnessed whole packs of people drafting on the course and unfortunately saw the ambulance assisting the athletes hit by a car (not sure of details but looks as if they crashed into each other then fell into the traffic lane).
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:08
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:34 | 06.21 miles | 08m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/95
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Flat mostly with a few hills
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2006-09-25 10:57 AM

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2006-09-25 11:16 AM
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Good race!! Sounds like you had fun.
2006-09-25 11:30 AM
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good job Jill.... Yanks help a ton..... did you run in socks?
2006-09-25 11:52 AM
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Congrats, on finishing your first Tri.

That swimming can be a bugger.

2006-09-25 11:58 AM
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Way to go, especially the run. If you want less congestion on the swim, you should have gone with the men 50-54. There weren't many of us.
2006-09-25 12:52 PM
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Your Pickle Team Captain wants to see your Saucy Pirate pics.

If you were on Team Slug you wouldn't be harrassed like that.

Great job by the way! 

 



2006-09-25 1:54 PM
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don't use me in your twisted game of starting division among the Fighting Pickles....

 

speedball - 2006-09-25 12:52 PM

Your Pickle Team Captain wants to see your Saucy Pirate pics.

If you were on Team Slug you wouldn't be harrassed like that.

Great job by the way! 

 

2006-09-25 1:56 PM
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I want to see Saucy Pirate Pics but Im funny that way.
2006-09-25 2:04 PM
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HA!
It is NOT that saucy! You can't exactly run in 2 piece pirate suit, trust me I would have tried it!





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2006-09-25 2:09 PM
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ok..... I confess.... so do I..... dang you Speedball you speak to my very soul.....

sjroh - 2006-09-25 1:56 PM I want to see Saucy Pirate Pics but Im funny that way.

2006-09-25 2:11 PM
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you ran 13.1 mile in that?????? That did it.... your my new hero..... and I bet it was hot out.....

Stitch26.2 - 2006-09-25 2:04 PM HA! It is NOT that saucy! You can't exactly run in 2 piece pirate suit, trust me I would have tried it!



2006-09-25 2:24 PM
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ott13979 - 2006-09-25 3:11 PM

you ran 13.1 mile in that?????? That did it.... your my new hero..... and I bet it was hot out.....

Stitch26.2 - 2006-09-25 2:04 PM HA! It is NOT that saucy! You can't exactly run in 2 piece pirate suit, trust me I would have tried it!



I wouldn't know, I am in Florida, hot is all relative!
And actually I only ran 1/2. I had divided loyalties. I ran the first 1/2 with my brother who looked like the pirate guy from Princess Bride, and walked the second half with my friend who was a female capt hook (she has foot/ankle issues and can't run). By the end I was so rested I wish I had my bike so I wouldn't still need to bike HOW MANY MORE miles by the end of Sept???? hahaha
2006-09-25 2:32 PM
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Congrats on your first tri!!!  Great job in the heat.   Glad to see I wasn't the only one annoyed by the TNT people.  Isn't there a rule about outside assistance?  Anyway I live here too and the heat got me for sure!!!  Come do St. anthonys over in St. Pete in Aprila and see how a real oly is run!!!
2006-09-25 2:55 PM
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sue7013 - 2006-09-25 3:32 PM

Congrats on your first tri!!!  Great job in the heat.   Glad to see I wasn't the only one annoyed by the TNT people.  Isn't there a rule about outside assistance?  Anyway I live here too and the heat got me for sure!!!  Come do St. anthonys over in St. Pete in Aprila and see how a real oly is run!!!


Thanks!
I actually volunteered for St. A's this past year and it was run VERY well!
Funny thing is, I just got "suckered" into running the longest part of the Big Sur Marathon for some friends who are doing a relay the same day as St. A's next year. It is "only" 6.9 miles but all mountain, YIKES!!
2006-09-25 2:57 PM
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congratulations TRIATHLETE!!!
2006-09-25 3:39 PM
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8 minute miles is NOT "wicked slow". 

nice race.



2006-09-25 4:12 PM
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2006-09-25 9:32 PM
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ott13979 - 2006-09-25 2:09 PM

ok..... I confess.... so do I..... dang you Speedball you speak to my very soul.....

sjroh - 2006-09-25 1:56 PM I want to see Saucy Pirate Pics but Im funny that way.

 

Holy Black Jack Sparrow Batman?!?!  Did you swim, bike, and run in that get-up!?!?!  

 

RRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

2006-09-25 10:36 PM
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speedball - 2006-09-25 10:32 PM

ott13979 - 2006-09-25 2:09 PM

ok..... I confess.... so do I..... dang you Speedball you speak to my very soul.....

sjroh - 2006-09-25 1:56 PM I want to see Saucy Pirate Pics but Im funny that way.

 

Holy Black Jack Sparrow Batman?!?!  Did you swim, bike, and run in that get-up!?!?!  

 

RRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 



hahah, uh no! But that would explain the slow swim times... yes, I meant to say yes! hahaha.
Maybe next year!
2006-09-25 11:45 PM
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Congrats on a terrific result of your first tri!   Way to start it off with a bang!

Sharon

2006-09-26 12:27 AM
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[tongue in cheek] Sorry that the whole "cure cancer" thing didn't work for you ... [/tongue in cheek]

... but congratulations on completing your first Oly with a solid finishing time. 

While the swim may have been rough, you posted some great splits for the bike and run.



2006-09-26 12:49 AM
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Nice Job!!!!!!

The TNT'rs are a great bunch, I do agree it is weird that their cheering begins and ends only with their own, but ce la vie.  It is an awesome thing they do, one guy raised 17k from that race!

Awesome run split!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1  You da Woman!

2006-09-26 7:27 PM
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Congrats on your first tri! Maybe I need to do all the Disney runs to make my run faster. And for a first timer, very smart to site on the Contemporary!

The bike that got hit by a car was on my rack. He's ok, but his bike is going to need some work.
2006-09-26 8:22 PM
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craignmcd - 2006-09-26 8:27 PM

Congrats on your first tri! Maybe I need to do all the Disney runs to make my run faster. And for a first timer, very smart to site on the Contemporary!

The bike that got hit by a car was on my rack. He's ok, but his bike is going to need some work.


I can't tell you how glad I am to hear that!
I have been worrying about that accident for 2 days now, the rumors are flying!
2006-09-27 3:46 AM
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Congratulations on your finish Jill.

And to think, you did so well despite being harassed by cops and cancer fundraisers.

 

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