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Comments: That was the most exciting part! Started in the back on the left, but still got swam into and did some swimming into! On the first leg out, I thought I was going slow, but breathing was labored and had to slow down and calm down. What would you do differently?: I was very happy with my time and pace. That time includes a pretty long run up to transition. My watch time for the swim was 17:30. I didn't run all the way to transition ( I was tired!), but I will run next time.  Transition 1
Comments: Wasn't really rushing. Was glad to be done with the swim and was just EXCITED!! What would you do differently?: Had to pee. That took 2 minutes. I need to make sure I pee RIGHT before the race. Put on my jersey in T1. I think I should get a tri top to save some time. Hard to put on a jersey over a wet body. Also, took my watch off to get the wetsuit off, then forgot to put it back on.  Bike
Comments: Very pleased with my time. When I train up here in the mountains, I can barely get 15 mph. I was close to 19 mph which was great for me! Everything I do up here is mountains, so I wasn't sure how I'd do on a semi flat course. What would you do differently?: I lost my only gel packet that I was planning on consuming before the run. Maybe take 2? Transition 2
Comments: Wasn't too bad. Had to put my watch back on. I put my race belt on upside down and had to re-do it. What would you do differently?: Know how to put my race belt on properly the first time.  Run
Comments: Happy with the pace. Got passed by a LOT of people! Had a small water bottle with me so I didn't have to stop at the aid stations. That's about the only place I passed people. What would you do differently?: Eat a gel beforehand. Post race
Warm down: Walked and stetched. Event comments: Had a great race! Looking forward to doing it again!! Last updated: 2007-01-01 12:00 AM
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 2007-06-18 3:14 PM |
Veteran  111  Woodland Park, CO |  Subject: 5430 Sprint Triathlon |
| 2007-06-18 3:18 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Expert 683  Denver | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon Nice job with your race - sounds like you're happy with how everything went down (except the bathrooms). I agree, once you get out of the water, the last thing you're wanting to do is run up a hill to the transition area. It jacks up the heart rate pretty good. |
| 2007-06-18 3:23 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Veteran 224 Denver | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon Great race and sounds like you had a great time! Next time just pee in your wetsuit - (most) everyone else does! |
| 2007-06-18 4:13 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Master 1873 Colorado | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon Great race!! I agree with Alex - that's what "warming up" in the water means Glad you had a fun race - nice job |
| 2007-06-18 4:22 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Pro 4228 Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon LOL, I was thinking, heck just pee in the wetsuit! Funny on the "warm up" thought from Julia! Great race! |
| 2007-06-18 4:34 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon There are 2 kinds of triathletes: Those who pee in their wetsuits and those who lie about it. Time to join the club - whichever one you want!! Sounds like you had a great time out there! Nice job |
| 2007-06-18 5:14 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Expert 968 Wellington, North Island | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon I freely admit I'm a wetsuit pee-er and it has made life way easier since I became one. You race more comfortably because you don't need to go anymore and/or you save lots of time not having to stop off for one.  Great race!!! Edited by kmarzano 2007-06-18 5:15 PM |
| 2007-06-18 5:52 PM in reply to: #849334 |
| , North Carolina | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon I tried to pee in my wetsuit but I just couldn't make it happen ... I guess it takes practice! Sounds like you had a great race and a good time. Me too. |
| 2007-06-18 8:53 PM in reply to: #849334 |
Expert 960 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: 5430 Sprint Triathlon Great race. I'm with you, when I got out of the swim, I didn't feel like running up to T1 either. I agree with everyone else, let it go in the wetsuit. |
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Woke up at 4:30. Had a peanut butter and jelly whole wheat bagle, 3/4 cup of coffee, water. Got the family up and drove to the race. Arrived a little after 6:00. (next time be EARLIER. Huge crowds already.)
Biked for about 10 minutes. Would have gone longer but was having issues with shifting. Took it to the Bicycle Village tent and they fixed me up in a jiffy. Ran about 1/2 mile. By this time it was 7:05 (my wave went off at 7:30). Had to pee but the lines at the porta potty were WAY too long. Put my wet suit on and swam about 10-12 minutes.