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Naperville, IL
United States
Reebok/Vector Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 8s
Overall Rank = 1068/1639
Age Group = 23-25
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Got there early, set up transition area. Transition area closed at 6:45, My wave started at 8:30, so lots of time to hang around. Chilled w/Laura (whizzer), watched elite wave, went to bathroom. Cheered for laura entering/exiting water, then got in line for my wave. I was, amazingly, not at all nervous, so I spent a lot of time being bored and calming other participants.
Event warmup:

some light stretching. Not much really.
Swim
  • 13m 24s
  • 750 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

Got hit in the head a few times. Had bought new goggles day before, they were really nice. The swim was a piece of cake. I wish that the swim was a bigger component of the overall race.
What would you do differently?:

Seed myself a little further up, as it was difficult to pass.
Transition 1
  • 05m 42s
Comments:

The run up to the transition area was really long, and uphill. Had to pee, and decided that the transition was shot anyway, so took a portapotty break. The run to the bike start was long as well.
What would you do differently?:

not use the bathroom.
Bike
  • 48m 40s
  • 14.5 miles
  • 17.88 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike felt great, and now I know that I should and could have pushed harder. I passed a ton of people, and the only gals who passed me looked really pro. I had one gu at the beginning, and then one near the end. Also downed one and a half bottles of gatorade. I now know that that was overkill, but I didn't want to bonk on the run. I love my clipless pedals and shoes!
What would you do differently?:

go faster, drink less
Transition 2
  • 03m 24s
Comments:

The long run from bike dismount to my rack helped loosen my legs. Had no problem clipping out. Had to stop and take shoes off half way to rack because I felt too unstable. I need to practice leaving shoes clipped in and mounting/dismounting barefoot.
What would you do differently?:

not much.
Run
  • 37m
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

by FAR the worst part. by the time I got to the run I was more in "finish" mode than "race" mode. I just wasn't working that hard. I think everyone I passed on the bike passed me on the run. In high school cross country I ran an 8 min. mile. I would like to get back to that, although I did weigh 30 lbs less then. That's my goal for next season. The important thing was that I finished, now I'll work on speed.
What would you do differently?:

push a little harder, be more mentally tough.
Post race
Warm down:

Got race medal from Michellie (sp?) Jones! wandered around in a daze trying to find the transition area and looking for Laura. Ate a clif bar, drank some water and took off my suit. Forgot where I had parked my car, and wandered around hauling heavy race bag and walking bike. The post race was actually the worst part. Didn't go to any of the festivities.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not knowing what to expect.

Event comments:

The race was awesome. The volunteers were wonderful. I totally enjoyed my first Tri, and am looking for another one to do this season!




Last updated: 2004-07-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:24 | 750 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1639
Performance: Good
Stupid course. lots of turns as Whizzer said. around the turns closest to the beach it was shallow enough to walk, so lots of gals did.
Suit: TYR one peice zip up
Course: 6 out and back laps, ~ 125 yd "laps"
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:42
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:48:40 | 14.5 miles | 17.88 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1639
Performance: Good
2 big laps.
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: flat, fantastic course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 03:24
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:37:00 | 03.1 miles | 11m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1639
Performance: Below average
one big loop
Course: Flat and reasonably shady. all on sidewalk or pavement.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2004-07-26 4:08 PM

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2004-07-26 4:59 PM
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awesome job on the first tri!
2004-07-26 5:43 PM
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You did great!!! I'm sorry I missed you after the race... I was wandering around in a daze too!!! Glad I was a part of your first Tri experience!!! Smile, triathlete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2004-07-26 8:33 PM
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Sounds like you did awesome at your first tri!

2004-07-26 9:47 PM
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Awesome job
2004-07-26 10:20 PM
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Fantastic! Congrats triathlete...

2004-07-26 10:32 PM
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I Tri - Congrats on your first Tri and for having a GREAT name (I'm a Katie too).

Had I actually read the correct thread of email in time, I totally would have met up with the you and Laura at the race yesterday. Hopefully next time.

Now that your an official Triathlete, what's your next race?

Hope to see you out there...

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2004-07-27 9:54 AM
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do you know of any other sprints in the area this season? I may do an oly at the end of september, but not sure I'll be ready for it. That run to the transition area was a pain! We will definitely have to hang out at the race next year!
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2004-07-27 10:46 AM
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Katie -

There is a sprint Tri in Naperville again on 8/15. It used to be sponsored by AARP (national) but is now just supported by AARP Illinois. Even though its AARP related, its open to all age groups. Last I checked, there were only about 300 people registered. Very similar course to the Reebok, but a shorter swim, a shorter bike. The URL is below.

http://www.napervilletri.com/

There is also a Tri in Lake Zurich on 8/8...

http://www.lzarea.org/lztri/

Good Luck!
2004-07-27 12:47 PM
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Congratulations and listen to you! Already going for the next one! Way to go Triathlete!
2004-07-27 1:44 PM
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Great race!  And you kicked butt on the swim - very fast!

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