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Boulder, Colorado
United States
5430 Sports Corp.
98F / 37C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 54m 38s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 58/71
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4am. I didn't sleep that well as Erik woke me up at 11pm, and then Tara got up at 2:30am. Had a soy shake, and was out the door at 4:35am. On the way to the race, saw 2 other races pushing their broken down vehicle off of Foothills. I stopped to offer them a ride, but they were going to wait for someone to pick them up. I hoped for a little good karma to come out of my attempt to help :)
Event warmup:

Set up my area, dynamic stretching with Mark. And of course, Stacie, Shannon and Ocky chuckled at us.
Swim
  • 51m 30s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

The time includes a one minute run to the transition area. My goal was 45 minutes, got no where close to that! I swam far to the outside because all of the men were starting behind me. Like a swarm. It freaks me out. At the last turn, I was pretty far off, and had to swim a ways to get to the buoy.
What would you do differently?:

Keep practicing OWS. My OWS is so much slower than the pool!
Transition 1
  • 02m 34s
Comments:

too long
Bike
  • 3h 15m 36s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.18 mile/hr
Comments:

My bike goal was under 3:30, so 3:15 was great! It was cloudy for most of the bike too, which was VERY nice. Erik brought the kids out and positioned himself in 3 different spots on the bike which was super cool too.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Maybe keep training and get faster.
Transition 2
  • 03m 54s
Comments:

wow, this was long. I couldn't run right off the bike, my legs felt weird. And my transition spot was at the far end from the bike entrance, so it was a long walk.
What would you do differently?:

practice transitions
Run
  • 2h 41m 2s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

In the first mile I thought I was going to puke, but didn't. Then got in a groove and ran slow. I tore my soleus in May, and my longest run since then was 7.35 miles. My plan was to walk one minute at every mile marker, and walk the aid stations. Once on the course, I added walking every hill. LOL! I had no goal for the run other than to finish.

Found Shannon on the run at about mile 8. We ran together the rest of the way (minus a port-a-john stop) and finished together which was really cool. Nice to have someone to talk to!

By the way, what was with the lack of port-a-johns on the run? Only 2 spots on a 6.5 mile loop? However, I hit both spots on both loops for a grand total of 4 stops on the run alone! That's a lot of peeing.

Hallelujah for sponges and ice on this course. I kept thinking on the 2nd lap....where is the aid station with the sponges? I was dying for those silly things.
What would you do differently?:

work more on longer bricks, get back to training right
Post race
Warm down:

Hobble to the shade, get food, chat a little. I did get a massage. That was pure heaven. I have such a hard time eating after long workouts and races....I need to force myself. I couldn't even eat at home later.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

injuries, lack of training, but really, overall, I'm pleased. It was slow, but I've had a hell of a year. Hell of two years even. HOWEVER, I took 20 minutes off of my HIM time from 2 years ago, and all I wanted was to be under 7 hrs, which I did.

Event comments:

5430 Sports always does an amazing, professional, organized race!




Last updated: 2007-01-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:51:30 | 2112 yards | 02m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: Full
Course: BIG rectangle. Really big.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:34
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:15:36 | 56 miles | 17.18 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loops. Long, mild climb out of the Rez, then rolling hills on rt. 36, then lots of downhill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:54
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:41:02 | 13.1 miles | 12m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: 2 loops of hot, dry, dusty, shadeless hell.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2007-08-13 10:14 AM

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2007-08-13 10:19 AM
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Great job Cathy! And that's pretty cool that Erik and the kids were on the course for you, and that you got to finish with Shannon. Sounds like a really good way to come back into the HIM this year. I was laughing about the swarms of men starting behind you.

Oh - and I agree about the lack of portapotties on the course. What the hell?!

2007-08-13 10:29 AM
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that is a huge accomplishment with all the injuries and sickness you have delt with.  Now get ready to go even longer.  You can do it.  Great effort out there, it was a hot day!  So proud!
2007-08-13 10:30 AM
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It was great to see you on the bike course - you looked great and were still smiling, so that's good. I saw you and Shannon finish the run together (while I was feeding my face) - that must have been so nice to have some company out there. Congrats on the PR despite the obvious hardships of the last 2 years.

Here's to NO MORE INJURIES!!!

2007-08-13 11:24 AM
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Kick butt job, Cathy!  I wish I could have been there to watch!  See you in three weeks!
2007-08-13 11:24 AM
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AWESOME JOB!!!

Keep up the great work and hopefully we can run together at CDA!!!

Congrats on the PR!

 

K



2007-08-13 11:27 AM
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Great race Cathy!  Way to put a stamp on your recovery from injury! 

Thank you, thank you for being a great running partner!  It was awesome to cross the finish line with you!

2007-08-13 12:29 PM
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It's great to see you had a successful race and your soleus held up.  Too bad I missed you and Mark doing dynamic stretching.  I don't know if I would have joined in or just made fun

Congratulations on a great race! 

2007-08-13 1:47 PM
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I know you've had a tough year between the calf or having to go back to Philly or getting pulled out of the res on a jet ski due to lightning so congrats on the PR! Now you can focus on really going long.
2007-08-13 2:24 PM
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Nice race Cathy. Congratz on not puking but boy was that heat in the hills in the first few miles of the run a killer!
2007-08-13 3:32 PM
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injuries, lack of training, but really, overall, I'm pleased. It was slow, but I've had a hell of a year. Hell of two years even. HOWEVER, I took 20 minutes off of my HIM time from 2 years ago, and all I wanted was to be under 7 hrs, which I did.

You should be pleased!  You should also take a step back and appreciate what you had to do in order to make to this point.   Not many could do what you did yesterday given your hardships...and to PR on top of it is even awesomer.



2007-08-13 3:46 PM
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Great race!!!
The sponges and ice were a huge help, that's the only thing that kept me moving to the next aid station, well that and the beer at the finish. lol
2007-08-13 4:52 PM
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Great job out there.  Even with the injuries, work and school, you had one hell of a race.  
2007-08-13 6:31 PM
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great race!  way to stick with this race given the challenges you've faced this season!

oh, and I saw the couple on Foothills with the car broken down.  I didn't offer to help like you did though (bc I was in the left lane - is that a good excuse?)

2007-08-13 7:04 PM
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Congratulations on kicking butt Cathy!!  A successful race, good run and a PR are all excellent ways to kick off marathon training!!  
2007-08-13 7:11 PM
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Great Job on the PR!  I also have to agree, the sponges and ice are the only things that kept me from bursting into flames on the run!  Way to go!


2007-08-13 7:43 PM
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Way to go Cathy! You have had to overcome a lot and you are back! Nice work. I too was thankful for those sponges. Man, it was hot on the run!

But WTF with the slow transitions? JK

Great job... The Dime is very proud of you!
2007-08-13 8:53 PM
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Yeeaaahhhhh!!! You just rock, chica.  I'm so glad the leg is better. 

Why did the men start BEHIND you?? That would freak me out too...too rough!

2007-08-13 9:42 PM
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Way to go Cathy. You inspire me. Sounds like you did great even with your injuries this year.
Three smilies for you.
2007-08-13 10:53 PM
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Great race! I was talking to my brother tonight about my HIM in October and he kept asking what time I was shooting for, I decided 7 hrs would be a great time for me. So now I just have to keep up with your pace!
2007-08-14 1:18 PM
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2007-08-14 4:57 PM
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Wow, You did a great job!  I bow down to you!  I hope someday I can do as well you.  That's amazing you were able to do this after everything you've been through. You are truly an inspiration.

Mel  

2007-08-15 4:05 PM
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Excellent job hitting your goal time!  It was hot out there and I got a little sunburn too.  Thanks for yelling Hi to me on the run course.  I was sort of in a zone when I saw you.  I just wanted to be done!

Great job! 

2007-08-16 3:42 PM
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I'm just so impressed that you can do a long course tri with all that you do! Congrats on a great race!!
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