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Comments: Strong surf at start. One or two waves threw me backwards, but finally got out. Big swell and kept getting mouthfuls of water - did mostly breast stroke. Noticed water was cold while swimming mostly in my arms. What would you do differently?: DOLPHIN and body surf in  Transition 1
Comments: Tried elastic shoelaces, but still they slowed me down. Socks got stuck. What would you do differently?: Look into the whole bike shoe thing.  Bike
Comments: I think I cut a few minutes off my last Tri bike time - but course was 1 mile shorter. What would you do differently?: Feel I can still push harder and work on gearing. Transition 2
Comments: jammed my bike while racking it. What would you do differently?: Ok as is.  Run
Comments: didn't do my final sprint as usual - thought I was pushing myself more during the final mile. Finish line was in the sand - a suprise after running on the bikepath and I think dangerous change of surface. What would you do differently?: Push more - better training. My time was 4 sec slower then LB - UGH Post race
Warm down: didn't - on a post race high. Drank a bottle of Isopure protein juice - LOVE THAT STUFF What limited your ability to perform faster: training and mind Event comments: I think they could improve the bike course by limiting some parking and the run course by setting up the entrance better (see notes above). Also would like more info on the website prior to race (age division detail) Last updated: 2006-09-25 12:00 AM
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 2006-10-16 1:36 PM |
Member  28  Torrance CA |  Subject: The Day at the Beach Triathlon |
| 2006-10-16 2:01 PM in reply to: #570099 |
| Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon Wooohooo!!!! First in your AG. Awesome! I probably saw you get up on the podium as I was waiting for the Clydes awards, wished I knew it was you! Really can't compare one tri to another, can't even compare one year to another at the same tri, since conditions and course chage so much. You should be proud! |
| 2006-10-16 2:07 PM in reply to: #570099 |
Expert 1169  Sherman Oaks, CA | Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon Great job. 1st in AG! I guess they can't block off the whole strand. I had to deal with a lot of morning strollers as well. I couldn't tell who was in the race and who wasn't at times. Some people were looking around what was going on around them. Cheers |
| 2006-10-16 2:23 PM in reply to: #570099 |
Master 2055 Santa Clarita | Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon Wonderful you got first in age group , Congradulations! You can't compare one race with another as course distances and conditions vary. Like Chris said . Which I was there . All I could for consolation was ride the area on Friday Morning . You will probably see your bike times improve a little if you ride with bike shoes and clips . You might loose 20 seconds in T2 changing to runners but they are well worth it. |
| 2006-10-20 5:30 PM in reply to: #570099 |
Member 28 Torrance CA | Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon Thanks all - Chris, I thought I saw you as well but wasn't sure. The beard was a clue. next time I'll walk up and say hey! Is anyone doing Catalina 11/4? I'm thinking of going over to volunteer.  |
| 2006-10-20 5:37 PM in reply to: #570099 |
Member 28 Torrance CA | Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon BTW, in planning the "off season" an investment in a wetsuit (have been borrowing surfing spring suit) and clipless pedals/shoes is on the plan. As is getting into a master swim class and some long distance bike rides up in PV. Also, a buddy is selling a 2yr old Felt F70 bike that I am going to check out. Who said it's the OFF season? |
| 2006-10-20 5:41 PM in reply to: #570099 |
| Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon Not doing Catalina, Hermosa's the end for me. I jsut took a week off, bike ride tomorrow starts the off season training, which is lots and lots and lots and lots of bike and run miles. PV is a great place to ride |
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Probably not enough training - took several days off 2 weeks prior.
the anticipation level is alot lower then my first Tri so it's not carrying me in the same way. My r. shoulder is tweaked a bit. Have added short sprints to my run workout, did the race swim clinic (100 folks showed up) and learned about dolphining. Anticipate strong surf.
Race day: woke up at 4:45, downed some cereal and water. Arr at 5:30am transition area already open. bike rack right next to bike start. Tested the hill at the start of the bike to check for gearing.
Short hills on the bike course start and a sprint on the sand. Got wet and boy that first shock was cold! Dropped my 1st ear plug in the sand - ugh and had powerful dry mouth.