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Madeira Beach, Florida
United States
St. Pete Mad Dogs
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 32m 25s
Overall Rank = 1/?
Age Group = 30-43
Age Group Rank = 1/?
Pre-race routine:

ate some pop tarts with Q, bunnyrunner and klondike
Event warmup:

ran around, acted a fool, took some pics and met a new BTer:)
Swim
  • 05m
  • 219 yards
  • 02m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

started at the back with bunnyrunner, swam almost the entire way with my head above water, stopped a few times to stand up:) and swam with my head down a few times. i was in the bottom third coming out.
What would you do differently?:

umm, learn to keep my head IN THE WATER:)
Transition 1
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

could have been a LOT faster, should have been but whatever, i'll get better.
What would you do differently?:

move faster?
Bike
  • 15m
  • 5.6 miles
  • 22.40 mile/hr
Comments:

gotta think my overall rank was pretty freaking high, i came out of the water toward the back and got off the bike in 7th place. 2nd in chicks.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 55s
Comments:

got stuck putting on my shoes, tongue was all up in the toe. grabbed a g8rade bottle and took off. i promptly took a swig and dropped the bottle.
What would you do differently?:

i could have been a ton faster, but was outta breath and figured the run would be better if i let my HR come down a bit...or not:)
Run
  • 09m
  • 1.2 miles
  • 07m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

i hate sand. i can't run in sand. i hate sand. did i mention that i hate sand?
What would you do differently?:

pick a race without a sand run
Post race
Warm down:

walked down the beach to cheer bunny runner on to a 5 minute faster performance than last year!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

borrowed bike and sand. but it was a pretty damn good race.

Event comments:

i had an awesome time, sucked in the swim, kicked butt on the bike, held my own on the run, and WON THE FREAKING RACE:) and... i was donkified.




Last updated: 2007-05-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:00 | 219 yards | 02m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/?
Overall: 0/?
Performance:
Suit: nope
Course: straight shot in shallow water
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder:
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:30
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:15:00 | 05.6 miles | 22.40 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/?
Overall: 0/?
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: 3 loops, cornering was bad cause i was on sue's roo and didn't want to crash, and there were back ups at the turn arounds. but felt pretty strong on a bike that doesn't fit!
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:55
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:09:00 | 01.2 miles | 07m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/?
Overall: 0/?
Performance: Below average
Course: sand run, i hate sand. i can't run in sand. i hate sand. did i mention that i hate sand?
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2007-05-22 5:34 AM

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Subject: Mini Madeira Beach Mad Dog Triathlon


2007-05-22 8:30 AM
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Subject: RE: Mini Madeira Beach Mad Dog Triathlon
Congrats on the great race and hardware Trixie!!   EEEEAAAWWWW!!!!  But tell me, how do you feel about sand?
2007-05-22 8:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Mini Madeira Beach Mad Dog Triathlon
BTW, TriDDS is a big Pop Tart before race person.  Y'all should get sponsored by Pop Tarts.
2007-05-22 8:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Mini Madeira Beach Mad Dog Triathlon

Crazy girl..I will never do that race because SAND SUCKS.  I have enough running troubles without making it into an obstacle course.  Glad you ahd fun and Quinn treated you OK

And Poptarts ROCK for a pre race food



Edited by sue7013 2007-05-22 8:40 AM
2007-05-22 8:42 AM
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Donkified?  Is that a clinical term?  Somehow, I don't think I want to know.  Great job girlie girl.  You rock!
2007-05-23 3:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Mini Madeira Beach Mad Dog Triathlon

When's the next sand race?

Great job!  Gotta luv hardware!

 

Donkfied!!   eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww



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