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Waxhaw, North Carolina
United States
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 06m 19s
Overall Rank = 71/76
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 8/8
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5:15 a.m., ate 100% WW english muffin w/ peanut butter and a banana.
Event warmup:

No real warm up, got in the lake and did a lap to test wetsuit and water temp. Felt much more relaxed from doing this.
Swim
  • 20m 12s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

First triathlon ever, not the best swim in world, but I finished! My goal was 25 min, and beat that goal by a good 5 min! I forgot to put my googles down over my eyes, but turned over and fixed them. I swtiched between freestyle, side stroke, backstroke and even threw in a little doggie paddling for good measure. :)
What would you do differently?:

Try to relax a little more, definitely need to continue to work on swimming.
Transition 1
  • 06m 14s
Comments:

Long path from water to TA area, walked up it, recovering from swim.
What would you do differently?:

Run from water to TA
Bike
  • 58m 59s
  • 14 miles
  • 14.24 mile/hr
Comments:

Finished the bike in under an hour! I was very happy with that. Goal was 1 hr 5 min. My bike chain came completely off my bike at mile 10, so I had to stop, get off my bike and fix it. I had never fixed a bike chain before, but I definitely wasn't about to quit....
What would you do differently?:

Try not to switch gears so much, take a bike maintenance clinic.
Transition 2
  • 02m 21s
Comments:

Good transition for me. Legs a little shaky from the ride, so nice little recovery before the run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 38m 36s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 12m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Ok, so definitely not the best 5k time, but I had actually planned on a 45 minutes 5k, so again, passed my goals. Walked a good portion of the run, but was ok with that. I did fall down (twisted my ankle and fell) and had a great Miame Vice roll on the asphalt, but got back up and continued to run.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure, just more practice.....
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, made some water and gatorade.....good stuff.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Have only been training 6-7 weeks, so just need more training.

Event comments:

This is my first ever triathlon, I wanted to finish in 2 hr 30 min and completely crushed that goal! Even though I came in 5th from last, I came in! Thanks to my husband and all fellow BT'ers for being at the finish line to cheer me across. I had a great time.....




Last updated: 2007-05-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:12 | 820 yards | 02m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 0/76
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Half loop in Cane Creek lake
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 06:14
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:58:59 | 14 miles | 14.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 0/76
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:21
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:38:36 | 03.11 miles | 12m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 0/76
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2007-05-13 11:20 AM

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2007-05-13 11:32 AM
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Great job yesterday, and just remember now your a triathlete! Way to go!
2007-05-13 8:16 PM
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Great job TRIATHLETE.  Be sure and work that into every conversation this week

You did a great job, plugging away thru some challenges, and made us all proud.  We told you that you were ready!  Latta's only 5 weeks away--time to get busy!

2007-05-13 8:31 PM
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Congrats on finishing your first tri and beating your goals! Now for the next one. I think I am the only person in the group now who hasn't done a tri.
2007-05-14 10:29 AM
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Congrats, TRIATHLETE!!!!  Great job considering all the peer pressure we put on you to sign up. 

Glad you made it.

2007-05-14 10:35 AM
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Way to go DIA! Congratulations!

What a great swim time you posted! Wow! Hey, you looked strong coming up that hill on the run, too.

I am so proud of you!

Vicki


2007-05-14 2:43 PM
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ROCK ON! I told you that you would do this!!!

Glad to be the Crew Captain for Team Dia...

Now for Latta....
2007-05-16 7:53 PM
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Hey!  Just read your post on the team skinny thread!  Congrats on completing your first tri!  Sounds awesome!    Can't wait till I can do the same.  Glad you had a good time and glad you came back to share it w/all of us!
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