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Comments: Not a good swim. I wasn't really prepared for swimming with 6-8 people in one lane. No, that's not all. I just suck at swimming. This will be my number one goal for my next sprint. What would you do differently?: Swim more. Practice more. Swim more. Practice more.  Transition 1
Comments: Not bad. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I was wetter than I thought. I don't remember being so wet when I get out of the pool at the Y. I was smart to unlace my shoes and roll down my socks. That went well. What would you do differently?: Nothing I think. Maybe take a quick drink before running my bike out.  Bike
Comments: The ride went better than I thought. I felt strong through it, even up the wicked hill. I passed a lot of people. I didn't coast except down a couple big downhills (I still need to knee my bike to steady it on the downs). What would you do differently?: Drink more. Encourage after saying "On your left." Transition 2
Comments: Wow. I'm fast at T2, since I'm lame and wear running shoes on the bike. :) I'm glad I bought a race belt, that was a good investment. What would you do differently?: Remember to take off my sunglasses. I hate running in sunglasses, so I ran with them popped on my head. I'm sure I looked dorky.  Run
Comments: I felt like I was running slow. The first 1/2 mile out of T2 felt worse than any brick I've done. After that, it was good, and I was confused when I got to the turn-around...it didn't feel long enough. My mile splits were good. What would you do differently?: Run it in faster. I knew I was racing a 10K this coming weekend, so I probably left a little on the table for the end of the run. BUT I'm so proud of myself. Post race
Warm down: Drinking orange soda. Thanking the guy who ran in front of me for being such an awesome cheerleader...the man didn't stop encouraging everyone he saw for the whole 3 miles. Faster than him, slower than him, the water table folks, you name it. I told him he was AWESOME. What limited your ability to perform faster: My swimming. Event comments: My post race thoughts are here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=70079&posts=25&start=1 Last updated: 2007-02-17 12:00 AM
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 2007-03-26 9:18 AM |
Champion  6107    Out running or enjoying a fine glass of red... |  Subject: Smithfield Sprint TriathlonMy post-race thoughts are here - the things I learned that I didn't want to repeat in my RR. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=70079&posts=25&start=1 Edited by enders_shadow 2007-03-26 9:20 AM |
| 2007-03-26 10:40 AM in reply to: #736778 |
| Member 14 | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon |
| 2007-03-26 12:03 PM in reply to: #736778 |
Champion 6962  Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet. We should have arranged a BT meet and greet. Awesome job on hammering that hill and encouraging others. That's what makes a race great! Wearing running shoes on the bike isn't lame! It makes for a faster T2. Actually, I helped someone that dropped their chain and they had on running shoes. (Don't tell anyone because it was outside assistance) How do you like your hooded sweatshirt? Great job on the "hardware". |
| 2007-03-26 4:16 PM in reply to: #736778 |
Veteran 195 | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon Great job on your first tri! I was supposed to be there but was not feeling well. Anyway, it sounds like you did really well! Congratulations!
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| 2007-03-26 5:36 PM in reply to: #736778 |
Expert 902 Wylie, TX | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon It is totally awesome that you placed in your first race. I bet you never expected that. Not only are you a Triathlete, but you are an AWARD WINNING TRIATHLETE!!! OK, now on to more important things. Who is taking over for Alford?  |
| 2007-03-26 6:44 PM in reply to: #736778 |
 Extreme Veteran 1491 northeast Ohio | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon Congratulations on your first triathlon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved your RR mostly because it sounds like you had a lot of FUN! That's what it is all about! Diane |
| 2007-03-26 8:05 PM in reply to: #736778 |
Veteran 216 | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon great job! congratulations triathlete! |
| 2007-03-27 3:24 PM in reply to: #736778 |
Expert 963 | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon First tri?!? I don't know that you could ask for a much better race! Good on ya |
| 2007-03-27 4:07 PM in reply to: #736778 |
Master 1888 Winder, GA | Subject: RE: Smithfield Sprint Triathlon Awesome job! You rocked your first tri and I'm sure will have many more successful ones in the future! |
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Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 3/4
Drove to race early, ate Cliff bars on the way (Banana Nut and Blueberry Bliss) and drank Diet Pepsi. Got there before registration opened, so I drove the bike course - a good idea - I saw the wicked curve/uphill that the director was talking about.
I did nothing. :) I wanted to listen to my iPod, but I apparently packed it so it turned itself on and ran out of batteries. So I watched. I went to the bathroom a million times. I watched more. I broke the zipper on my tri-suit twice. I drank water. I watched even more.
My start wasn't until 1:12:00 after the first starter, so I watched a lot of other people swim and then went out to watch the T1 and T2. Damn, those guys are fast. It was educational and I'm glad I did it.