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Comments: typical swim start with people jostling for position. I tried to stay to the right but I still got kicked and kicked others too I'm sure. What would you do differently?: I think I did OK considering I haven't been training as much as I should.  Transition 1
Comments: I was really dizzy coming out of the water again. I got the big man wetsuit stripper instead of the kids, and it was awesome....off in a flash! What would you do differently?: move faster. I have to wear socks which takes a lot of time. Last year my t1 time was >8 min! So I improved.... a lot!  Bike
Comments: Last year when I did this race it was pouring rain and that's what I mostly remember. This year it was hot and sunny and I didn't remember that there is hill after hill. Devil hill still sucked the life out of me. What would you do differently?: I brought a towel with me to the bike mount to dig all the mud and grass out of my cleats. Last year I couldn't clip in for a few miles because of that reason. I also dropped my chain at around mile 22. This is a tough bike course! I can't see myself driving 2 1/2 hours to practice it though. I did the best I could do. I need to spend more time in the saddle. Transition 2
Comments: I have a new aerobottle which makes it harder to rack the bike. I have to rack by the brake levers. I knew I wasn't winning any prizes here. I changed into dry socks because I didn't want blisters. I still don't have speed laces for my shoes either. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I wasn't in a hurry.  Run
Comments: I planned on doing a walk/run combo since my hip has been injured for a while. I haven't really been running at all. It's amazing how quickly you lose your run endurance It was hot and humid. Not exactly the weather we are used to in early June in New England. I saw dexter, celeb ithil and Kathy on the run course. Fun seeing peeps that you know...even if they are way in front of you.:) The BT water station was AMAZING. The best one!! They had ICE water and people screaming your name. It was incredibly motivating! Thanks to all the BT'ers who volunteered. You guys rock! Marmadaddy and Ron you did a great job! Thanks! What would you do differently?: Not be hurt Post race
Warm down: After finishing I had a headache and felt kind of nauseous. I just wanted to lay down and sleep. It turned out that I was sunburned and a little dehydrated I think. DK and I had to ride our bikes back to our cottage but we got lost and then separated. I ended up riding an extra 4 miles in the blazing sun. When I made it to the cottage...no DK. She ended up back to the race site. I decided to skip lunch and take a nap instead. We had pizza for dinner at huskyboy's condo with some of his friends and wife and 2 adorable daughters. I was starving! The next day we volunteered as body markers. Then Kathy and I worked on the bike course pointing out a left turn. It was fun seeing all the half iron people on their bikes going by twice. What limited your ability to perform faster: Injury. not enough training, weight gain over the winter! I ended up pretty sunburned too. The forecast said it would be overcast but it wasn't. That was my own stupid fault for not wearing sunscreen. Event comments: This is a great race, well organized. Lots of fun. The weather is always a big suprise. Last year it was in the 50's. This year ..80's. Last updated: 2006-11-16 12:00 AM
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 2007-06-04 1:06 PM |
Extreme Veteran  532   Plymouth MA |  Subject: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance |
| 2007-06-04 1:16 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Master 1265  CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Saturday was definitely a warm and sticky day. Glad it cooled off for Sunday. Sorry about the sunburn!! Good job hanging in there and getting it done. Great seeing you on the bike course! Pam |
| 2007-06-04 1:58 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance It was great hanging out with you the past weekend. Hope your sunburn is ok now. I think you look great on the run when I saw you. |
| 2007-06-04 2:15 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance nice race Patty! How's the hip feeling today? |
| 2007-06-04 2:39 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Patty, It was a great weekend hanging out with you doing the Moose thing....we had so many giggles and laughs...then the fun race began. Given your hip injury you did fantastic and look you were faster in transitions. Faster bike split and overall faster...sweet~ Used the big man wetsuit stripper...cool! Weather was unexpected as it always is at Moose either hot or raining and cool..this weekend we got the hot and the HIM got the cool. I'm proud of you and you had fun which is why we do this, right?
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| 2007-06-04 3:23 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Veteran 169 | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Patty, It was great to meet you. (although I might have met you in Hyannis...oops). Very nice race and it seems like we kept around the same paces throughout the day. Those hills killed me on the bike. Job well done. Glad to read that you cut your transition times down a lot from last year. Hope to see you again at some other events! Tom |
| 2007-06-04 3:36 PM in reply to: #828864 |
| Expert 695 | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Hey only two days later and your forgot about me already....  anyways I think i got some photo's of you but i'm not sure as that day was a wirlwind of activity... http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/Mooseman... that's the link take a look... |
| 2007-06-04 6:44 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Master 1557 Maine | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Great work, especially with all the heat and the recent injury issues. Thanks for pointing me back to Wellington yesterday - I was thinking of just going straight back to the condo for a beer. |
| 2007-06-04 6:48 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance great Job Patty I hope your hip is feeling better soon |
| 2007-06-05 4:02 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Master 1848 Canandaigua | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Great job Pat The BT aide station was GREAT |
. It was so great to meet you. Now I see why you wanted to give me your bike. You did look good on the run and enjoying yourself despite the heat and humidity
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| 2007-06-05 4:17 PM in reply to: #828864 |
 Master 1324 Rochester, NY | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance Sounds like a really fun time despite less-than-ideal training! Hope the hip is doing ok!  |
| 2007-06-07 7:01 PM in reply to: #828864 |
Master 1946 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance So glad you were able to race the moose! You all must have had such a good time...despite the tough course..last year you were cold 7 wet-this year hot-who knew?? Race report looks like you had a fun time 7&a good race..Congratulations!! |
| 2007-06-11 7:49 AM in reply to: #828864 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Mooseman Triathlon Festival - International Distance First tri of the season and YOU knock out an oly!!! fantastic!!! tough course and lots of good times.
STAY UNINJURED!!!!!!! we need you out there this year! |
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KathyG, Celeb_itil and I rented a cottage together. It was a little rustic but perfect for what we needed.
We met up with Ontherun, Ron, Dexter, Marmadaddy and a couple of their kids at the packet pick-up expo. We picked up some BT tattoos and cowbells at the BT station.
We all had dinner together at Cuna-mara along with a Connecticut Bter whose name escapes me now. Very nice guy.
We had a fun dinner. I really wanted a cold beer but I had water instead.
I felt really unorganized!
We rode our bikes from the cottage to the start. I swam for about 5-10 minutes to get used to the water.