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Marlborough, Connecticut
United States
Pig Iron Sports
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 15m 42s
Overall Rank = 76/118
Age Group = Women
Age Group Rank = 10/26
Pre-race routine:

At first I was doing the bike part of the relay, then I wasn't doing the race at all, then at the last minute I decided to do the whole thing, so when I got home from work I packed up my stuff and headed down to Marlborough. Kalahari bar and water on the way.
Event warmup:

Hung out and talked with BT people, checked out Kelly's hot new bike, made fun of Seth for being dressed like it was winter, ate a few Shot Blocks.
Swim
  • 10m 3s
  • 400 yards
  • 02m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

I opted not to wear a wetsuit because: 1. It doesn't make me any faster (it actually makes me slower) 2. I figured I would save a minute in transition if I didn't wear it 3. The water is actually very pleasant right now. My goal was to go out and swim as hard as I could and see what happened. I started towards the back and just tried to keep moving forward. After Mooseman and swimming with my BT friends, it was weird to actually be swimming near other people ;)! My time doesn't really reflect how hard I tried on this swim, but oh well. Story of my life.
What would you do differently?:

This is as good as it gets right now.
Transition 1
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

No wetsuit=fast T1. Didn't bother putting my socks on before my bike shoes. Worked out just fine.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 36m 26s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I went out hard because I wanted to kill this course! Took a mile or 2 to find my legs, and unfortunately the hardest hills were in those first miles ;). But overall it was good, and I like that compact crank on the hills! Passed a bunch of people on the climbs and bombed down the descents. Drank half a bottle of diluted Gatorade.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing,
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

T2 was included in my run time, but it probably took me about a minute to put my socks and shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 28m 20s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

I was most pleased with this part of the race. My legs felt great right off the bike and I was able to maintain a good, strong pace. Passed a few skinny men, which always feels nice ;). This was the first time I have run this entire course (without a pacer) and didn't walk at all. I am happy with the time, especially since it includes T2.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Changed into warm clothes and hit Harry's!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Sucking at swimming

Event comments:

This is just a local Thursday night $15 race- no frills, no awards, but nicely run every year.




Last updated: 2007-06-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:03 | 400 yards | 02m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 98/118
Performance: Average
Suit: None!
Course: Triangle- out to a buoy, hang a left, swim back
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:53
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:36:26 | 12 miles | 19.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 64/118
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loops through Marlborough
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:28:20 | 03.1 miles | 09m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 81/118
Performance: Good
Time includes T2
Course: 1 hilly loop around the lake
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2007-06-15 6:48 AM

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2007-06-15 7:08 AM
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CONGRATS on a great race/improvement, Polly!

Those sprints are a walk in the park after a HIM, huh?
2007-06-15 7:52 AM
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yes! way to kick azzz out there last night!! this should be a real confidence builder for you and quite frankly your swim was not too shabby

congrats!!
2007-06-15 8:30 AM
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Subject: RE: Terramuggus Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #1

Excellant race Polly!

I love the course...descents give it back to you slowly....PB no?

Nice bike/run pace...swim start with so many folks can be congested.

Enjoy your success and improvement you earned it! 

2007-06-15 8:39 AM
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Like I said before . . . you rocked.  My new goal is to not let you pass me on the bike (you'll have to wait until the run).
2007-06-15 11:39 AM
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Great race!!!!  Way to rock the bike, and a great run!!

 



2007-06-15 11:41 AM
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Great race Polly, way to hammer the bike and run.  And nothing like a post race dinner at Harry's
2007-06-15 9:27 PM
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Nice job, Polly!  I wish I could have been there to cheer you on!
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