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New Balance 1/2 Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: I had a great swim! It was a real surprise to me that I swam the time that I did. I was expecting 45 minutes! I have worked really hard at my swimming over the course of training and it has paid off! It took me until the first buoy to settle into a rythm. I started at the back and to the left so that I didn't get caught up in a pack. Good move on my part as I swam most of it without anyone near me. What would you do differently?: Get down to the beach earlier. I ended up standing around at the wrong beach (was the exit of the swim), and then heard the start of the wave before me go. Ran over to the start area and had enough time to hug hubby and get my goggles in place. It was good because I didn't have enough time to freak out about the swim :)  Transition 1
Comments: I took my time here. Had a gel and some water. A buddy was teasing that I was taking too long putting on my makeup :) What would you do differently?: go a little faster getting out of the wetsuit  Bike
Comments: The weather was great, and not too much wind. The volunteers, marshalls, and spectators were amazing. I had two bottles of Cytomax on the bike and was glad to pick up a bottle of water. There is only so much Cytomax one can take :) What would you do differently?: Have a bottle of water on the bike from the start of the ride. More hill work in training would e good. Transition 2
Comments: A little faster than T1, but I took my time here too. Felt a little disoriented at first and had a hard time finding my spot on the rack.  Run
Comments: Wow! I ran more of the course than I thought that I would be able to. I walked through each water station and had lots of water. The first part of the run was challenging just finding a comfortable pace. Hubby ran parts of the course with me, and that was awesome! I felt like a superstar when another friend surprised me and ran along with me taking pictures! The last Km was brutal! But I finished with a smile on my face! What would you do differently?: More longer bricks in training. Post race
Warm down: Beer! Event comments: This was a fantastic day! I thought that I would finish aroun 7hrs. I beat that!@!!!!! The goal was to complete it, upright, with a smile on my face. I did that!!!! It was so great having my folks there at the finish. I made hubby proud. I made myself proud. I have found my passion! Last updated: 2007-06-19 12:00 AM
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 2007-06-19 9:36 AM |
Veteran  235  |  Subject: New Balance 1/2 Ironman |
| 2007-06-19 9:42 AM in reply to: #850283 |
Master 1748   Port Moody, BC | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Way to go! Sounds like a really fun day and a middle of the pack finish, AWESOME! Did the weather hold for you? Congrats on a great race busy! Look forward to meeting you out there next year. |
| 2007-06-19 10:36 AM in reply to: #850283 |
Expert 1110 Pitt Meadows, BC | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Awesome job!! You totally killed your goal time, way to go! Great RR too, short, to the point, and you still managed to get the "emotion" across! I can't wait to do my HIM now!!  |
| 2007-06-19 4:16 PM in reply to: #850283 |
Master 1641 Seattle, California | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Way to go! Sounds like you killed all your expectations. It was crappy that they shortened the bike however in the process they made it A LOT hillier! If you liked that race you should come down in August and race the sri. Same kind of course just the oly distance.
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| 2007-06-19 4:46 PM in reply to: #850283 |
Master 1320 Chilliwack, BC | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman |
| 2007-06-19 8:55 PM in reply to: #850283 |
| Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Way to go!! An unexpectedly speedy swim.. An enjoyable time on the bike.. and a fabulous run - you had a great day! Congrats |
| 2007-06-19 11:16 PM in reply to: #851238 |
Veteran 235 | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Thanks guys! Global - 2007-06-19 2:16 PM If you liked that race you should come down in August and race the sri. Same kind of course just the oly distance. I will definitely be at the sri!!! See you there |
| 2007-06-20 12:30 AM in reply to: #850283 |
Expert 655 Denver | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Good job, too bad I missed you guys on Saturday... Oh well, hopefully we can all get together at Sri in August. Great race busy. |
| 2007-06-22 12:32 PM in reply to: #850283 |
Extreme Veteran 325 Victoria | Subject: RE: New Balance 1/2 Ironman Congrats on absolutely massacring your goal time!!! That is kinda bunk about the shortening of the bike course, but sounds like you took the course to town! Now, I just wish I had the guts to sign up for a half iron :P |
 2007-06-22 2:10 PM in reply to: #850283 |
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Age Group = W35-39
Age Group Rank = 27/50
Woke up at 4:30am after a good night's sleep (that was a surprise)! I had my gear all packed the night before, so I took some time and had some green tea and a bagel with honey for breakfast.
No "proper" warm up...it consisted of walking from the parking lot, and up and down trying to find a place to rack my bike.