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Comments: Everybody decided to start out wide which left the best line with nobody in it. Myself and 1 other guy got on the shortest line with everyone else about 25 yards to our left. I don't understand why we were the only ones who chose the shortest line. Sighted good the whole swim. Felt shoulder burn fairly early in the swim. I can probably relate that to the fact that I haven't been swimming that much. Fought through the pain simply because I wanted to have a good race. What would you do differently?: Swim more? During competition I usually have to breath every stoke for a while. Just until I get settled down. Today it seemed like I was breathing every stroke for a while.  Transition 1
Comments: No problems here. I loved it when Greg said "How did you beat me out of the water?" My reply "Greg I beat you out of the water and I'm going to beat you on the bike and I'm going to beat you on the run!" What would you do differently?: Get used to cycling and running without socks. That is definately time consuming  Bike
Comments: This course was a little different from last year due to road construction. There aren't any big climbs on this course but it is never flat either. I really liked this bike course. Tough but not to tough! This is the first time I have raced my bike since I made the upgrades and I think I definately noticed aero improvements. Also first race on the new wheels. LOVED them What would you do differently?: ??? I think I had about the best ride I could have had. I guess just ride more and get stronger. Transition 2
Comments: I love T2. Everything seems to go so fast. What would you do differently?: Once again learn to ride and run without socks. I also need to practice getting out of my shoes before T2. That actually scares me a little.  Run
Comments: Got out probably too fast. But it's always easier for me to settle down rather than speed up. I love catching people on the run within the first mile I had passed 3 people. Miles 1&2 were right on 6:25 I was able to look at my watch and calculate that. I didn't see my 3rd mile split simply because I was trying to catch Chrissy and Andrew. Awesome run for the final leg of a tri. What would you do differently?: Start out a little slower and try to build into a faster pace rather than the opposite. Still don't think it bothered me in the end. I still had a good run. Post race
Warm down: Had to walk back to the 2 mile mark to pick up my sun glasses. I figured I better get some water on my head at the water stop and I didn't want to have to deal with my glasses. Luckily I knew everybody at the water stop so I just handed them off. What limited your ability to perform faster: Lack of training! Event comments: This is definately one of my favorite races. The tri club held a BBQ after the race. For only being 2 years old I think this race is very well organized. This will definately become on of the premier races in Kansas in a few years. Check out www.ksrvtc.com for results Profile Album Last updated: 2007-07-02 12:00 AM
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 2007-07-29 8:01 AM |
Expert  823   Stafford, Ks |  Subject: Mudwater Triathlon |
| 2007-07-30 9:31 AM in reply to: #905480 |
Expert 844 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Mudwater Triathlon Nice Race! |
| 2007-07-30 11:46 AM in reply to: #905480 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Mudwater Triathlon DUDE! To say you rocked it is an understatement! Congrats on winning your age group, you posted some amazing times. PS is your helmet pink, or is that just the sunlight hitting it funny?  |
| 2007-07-30 3:39 PM in reply to: #905480 |
Expert 823 Stafford, Ks | Subject: RE: Mudwater Triathlon PINK...It's actually purple. And I'm not afraid to admit it. It is a team in training helmet. |
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Sunny
Overall Rank = 6/82
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 1/7
Woke up around 4am. Didn't actually get out of bed until about 4:35. After I finally got out of bed I ate my usual pre-race meal of a kellog cereal bar and a glass of water. Got all the neccesities rounded up and in the bag. Fixed myself a bottle of Gatorade to drink on the way. Was out the door by 6:15. Arrived at Lake Afton at about 7:25. There was only a few people there so I managed to get a good parking spot. Without many people being there I also got a prime spot on the bike rack!!! 2nd row, End closest to bike out.
I usually don't really warmup for a triathlon. I did get in the water and swim a little just to get my arms moving. But it wasn't very much at all.