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Comments: I got in the lake and started off with a slow but tolerable rhythm. Stopped to catch my breath and re-group then lost whatever rhythm I had. Do whatever you need to get from point A to point B. Backstroked a good bit got around the turn buoy flipped over to free swam a while then the wetsuit felt so tight I couldn't breathe right. More backstroke. Flipped over in time to finish the swim in free and didn't stop swimming until I touched the dock. What would you do differently?: I haven't worn my wetsuit since 2009, I really should have gone to the practice swim the day before the race but had too much going on to do it.  Transition 1
Comments: Long transition run, I was dizzy getting out of the water and stopped to get my flip flops to run in up to transition. What would you do differently?: Not much, I know I need to wear something on my feet to run.  Bike
Comments: I was happy to NOT be the last bike in transition when I hit it....maybe half a dozen other bikes there. Had a rough idea of the course but really wasn't 100% certain. It was extremely well marked with cones and hay bales for the turns. Volunteers and law enforcement in the appropriate places As soon as I got out on the bike I felt pretty good, was lapped by the lead riders since it was a 2 loop course but they were right behind me when I got out on the road. Honestly only passed one other person, but was never passed by anyone. This is one FAST & FLAT course--just a lot of crazy turns and a rough one over the entry way to a lot then a speed bump--but it is what it is. What would you do differently?: NADA, a most excellent ride on my road bike (race bike has a cracked frame and I am waiting for a new Triad SL frame) Transition 2
Comments: Took time to put on socks cause I haven't run sockless in a long time and didn't want blisters  Run
Comments: Headed out of transition grabbed water on the way past the station and just kept trucking. Had NO CLUE I was going that fast. WOW. Encouraged everyone else I saw out there and thanked all the volunteers multiple times What would you do differently?: NADA, I have no idea where that speed came from and I'm super stoked to see it. Post race
Warm down: Michael saw me at the finish and gave me a medal left over from the kids race cause he knew how the swim start had me freaked out. I saw preliminary results grabbed a banana and put my gear in the car then we waited for awards. What limited your ability to perform faster: I need to get my shizzle together on open water swimming when it's cold out. I'm capable of swimming 375 meters straight without flipping over on my back or hanging on a kayak. Event comments: This was the first time for this race. Very well organized. There were a total of 9 races through the day each age group had its own race/ awards ceremony. Thus the 5 PM start for the adults. Every thing was on time and well communicated. I would definitely do more races if Endorphin Fitness got into race planning as well as coaching. THe venue was perfect for first timers and those with open water issues. Profile Album Last updated: 2013-02-27 12:00 AM
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Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 1/2
This was an evening race. Never had an evening tri before. Tried to think through staying off my feet and fluids....Nutrition--but really wasn't totally feeling this one. I knew it was colder out and the water was even colder. Not a good scenario for me.
Got to the site around 3:30 and wandered around. Cheered a lot of the young kids for their races. Awesome to see young kids ages 5-10 doing a super sprint (100 meter swim-5K bike and 0.5 mile run)
Finally get the all clear to set up transition, get marked, Had my chip. Slid the wetsuit half way up and walked to the lake. Pulled the suit the rest of the way up and got in the lake. Took 3 strokes and got out swearing I would NOT be getting back in. Michael (RD) convinced me to get in and that they would shadow me allowing me as much time as I needed to complete the swim.