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Comments: Swim set the tone for the whole race as it usually does. Wetsuit felt snug before I started and I thought that was how it was supposed to be. Hadn't practiced with the wetsuit. BIG MISTAKE!!!!! As the swim wave was released, began swimming and tried to get into stroke. Heartrate was exploding due to something, probably adrenaline, excitement, etc... As I got going, I realized that I could not get a good breathing pattern or volume of breath. Thank God it was not far to shallow water and I got over there and tried to catch my breath. Realized that the wetsuit was the constricting factor and quickly called for my wife and took off the wetsuit and threw it to her on the shore. Got back out to the deeper water and tried to begin stroking and breathing but the damage was already done. Struggled through the remainder of the swim and got to the finish. Walked from the swim finish to the TA and tried to calm the heartrate and get my breathing under control. What would you do differently?: No wetsuit until I lose some more weight and would swim a little warmup to try to acclimate to the water.  Transition 1
Comments: Incredible hill leading from the swim finish to the TA. Despite that, it was a decent transition considering my problems with the swim. What would you do differently?: Nothing really. Purposely took my time still trying to get my breathing and heartrate under control but to no avail.  Bike
Comments: Took off from the TA and was still trying to get breathing under control. Heartrate seemed to be dropping which was good but still couldn't effectively breath. Course was fast and good on the decents, flats and slight uphills. However, I died on the uphills. Didn't have to dismount anywhere on the course but I was real close a couple of times. What would you do differently?: More training. SCT doesn't do courses like this justice. Transition 2
Comments: This is one of the areas that hasn't really changed much in 18 years. Took my time again to relish the moment. Wife took some pictures. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Will try to work these transition times down over the next year.  Run
Comments: Run was pitiful. I walked about 1/3 of the run portion. Suffered from severe shin splints and calf cramps. Tried to run as much as I possibly could. Oh well, more training during the off-season. This is the area that I am going to really concentrate on during the winter. What would you do differently?: More training. Need to get some help from somewhere. Post race
Warm down: Crossed the finish line and looked around for the post-race festivities. Got my t-shirt and saw some of the North Atlanta Multisport club folks. Talked with them awhile and then went for some streching and massage. After the massage, went with my "support crew" and got a little refreshment. One slice of pizza, couple of bananas and a couple of slices of watermelon and some water. What limited your ability to perform faster: How long have you got....training, training and training. Obesity, nutrition, etc... Event comments: Good event. I understand that GA Multisport puts on some of the best. I hope to participate in more. Profile Album Last updated: 2006-07-25 12:00 AM
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 2006-10-08 8:03 PM |
Veteran  168   Acworth, Georgia |  Subject: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon |
| 2006-10-08 8:10 PM in reply to: #564048 |
Extreme Veteran 441 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Great job Mike! Cute support crew. We'll hit it again in the spring. |
| 2006-10-08 8:21 PM in reply to: #564048 |
Master 1432 Woodstock | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon awesome job- love the pics! Good luck next ri season. |
| 2006-10-08 8:33 PM in reply to: #564048 |
Master 1249 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Regardless of what you say, you did great! I have realized that this whole thing is a total learning experience...a perfect race can be hard to acheive..you never know what might happen. Like when my chip came off today, I didn't plan on that, but it did, you know?? This winter you should try to ride some at Kennesaw mountain. It's a total pain in the butt, but it's good practice for hills. I'm going to get over there more since the SCT can do much for hill work. Good luck this coming weekend, I secretly wish I was doing that race now! Oh well, have fun for me! |
| 2006-10-09 6:54 AM in reply to: #564048 |
Master 1201 Indian Harbour Beach, Florida | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon You did GREAT! You should not be so hard on yourself, I hope you can take some pleasure in your accomplishment! You've got the whole rest of your life to see the times drop! So enjoy every moment! Edited by TBZ 2006-10-09 6:54 AM |
| 2006-10-09 10:04 AM in reply to: #564048 |
Pro 3883  Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Way to get back in the saddle Mike! Think of this as the beginning of the journey back. |
| 2006-10-09 10:41 AM in reply to: #564048 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Commendable job out there! You have to start somewhere...and I assure you that you are ahead of many who have been tri-ing much longer. Keep practicing...and throw in some hills (Stone Mountain) and you will be a force next year. Again, congrats on a great race!!! |
| 2006-10-09 12:05 PM in reply to: #564048 |
| Extreme Veteran 597 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Congrats on the finish. Every tri is an experience. Sorry you had such problems on the swim. It is great that you're getting back into triathlons after so many years. I hope to see you at some races next year! |
| 2006-10-09 2:48 PM in reply to: #564048 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Hi Mike. Your RR sounds a lot like my first and third races: HR through the roof, inability to catch a full breath, chest constriction ... I too thought it was the wetsuit and then, in retrospect, found that it was because I went out too hard + did not breathe often enough for the first 50 yds. I was then in an oxygen deficit situation while still trying to exercise ... ugh! Perhaps that is what might have happened to you? Regardless of the swim difficulties, you handled it great! Overcoming a huge obstacle like that and going on to complete the race is the mental toughness that folks talk about in triathlons. See you at the next NAMSC meeting.
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| 2006-10-09 7:45 PM in reply to: #564048 |
Expert 931 Smyrna, GA | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon I think you did an awesome job. I did most of my bike training on the Comet, too, and it was definitely not enough for that bike course. Lessons learned  Great job!! |
| 2006-10-10 10:52 AM in reply to: #564048 |
Expert 882 Marietta, GA | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon I think you did a great job - you're are officially a triathlete again! Remember that for your first race back, your goal was to finish - and you DID!! Now you have a measuring stick for your upcoming training and future races - great job pushing through! Congratulations!! |
| 2006-10-11 5:22 AM in reply to: #564048 |
| Veteran 265 Snellville | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Just got a chance to read your report. Great job!!. On my last race my heart rate got up too high and I could not seem to get it under control the entire race. Your times will improve as your fitness level increases. |
| 2006-10-11 6:56 AM in reply to: #564048 |
Veteran 121 Atlanta | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Way to make a comeback! Great job Mike - way to see it through. Cya at the next meeting..... Ant |
| 2006-10-11 9:19 AM in reply to: #564048 |
Veteran 199 Smyrna | Subject: RE: Subaru Emerald Pointe Triathlon Mike - it was great to meet up with you after the race and to meet your wife and girls. Too cute! I know that you were a little disappointed on Sunday, but I hope you know that you did absolutely awesome. We talked about the sense of accomplishment one can get from doing tris and I hope that you still have it! Thanks for hanging around for the awards. Go and rock Destin this weekend! |
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Woke up at 5:00. Ate a light breakfast of a bagel and a couple of protein shakes. Got gear together and woke up the support crew, a.k.a. the wife and kids. Loaded up the bike and set off for the hour and 20 minute trip to the race location.
Only real warmup was the walk from the parking lot to the TA. Probably should have allowed time for some warmup as you may see later in the report. Will have to plan that for future events.