login
 Swim
Comments: Started 10 seconds apart. Knew we were in trouble when there was a breaststroker in the top ten (I went off 17th). I have no issue with folks swimming breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke, anything they need to. But in the top 10??? Come On! The girl in front of me was a 1st timer (props to her). Got into trouble in the first 100...caught up to her and she would not let me pass. During that mess we caught up to the person in front of her so I was passing both of them at one time....what was a mess. Got by them then passed one more person - at least he was nice about letting me pass. The pace was too slow, but what can you do. What would you do differently?: I'm really not liking pool swims. This is the second pool swim tri in a few weeks...and both have been much slower than my splits in practice. Dang it!  Transition 1
 Bike
Comments: Bike felt good to me. I thought I would have a hard time at the end of the bike heading into T2....my parents were there 2 yrs ago and I remember the look on my Dad's face when I came in off the bike as the 1st female. There are some memories you carry with you, and that will always be one of my triathlon memories. What would you do differently?: Happy with this on this day, but I can always go faster. Transition 2
 Run
Comments: This was a tough run for me for several reasons. I have not trained due to medical issues I've been having, so it was bound to catch up with me...I kept telling myself just 3 miles. Also, I think the emotional time I've had the last few days really hit me on the run. Had run less than a 1/4 mile and I could not breathe. Seriously, I couldn't catch my breath, there was no air going to my lungs. I kept telling myself it's only 3 miles...but I knew I couldn't do it if I couldn't breathe. This has never happened to me before....race or training. I started to panic, thought I would pass out. So I walked the second hill and when I felt I was getting air I ran again. Then when I couldn't breathe again I walked. I finally made it in, not pretty or fast, but done. This is a tough run course. Continuous "good size" hills in the heat. It's a course that is a good challenge, but not for me today. What would you do differently?: First, I wish I could change the emotional drama that is going on. I can't. I am hopeful to get my medical issues resolved soon so I can get back out there and train like I enjoy doing. Post race
Warm down: Sat down in the shade. Just chilled. Talked to Doug and my friend that came from VA for the race (this was her 2nd tri - she was awesome). I am thankful that I was able to do this race. What limited your ability to perform faster: Lack of training, life events........ Event comments: I like this race. I have done it for the three years it's been around. It has a nice feel to it. Rebecca has grown it, and done an awesome job. Sometimes races grow too fast too quick...this is an exception. My hat off to Rebecca and her "staff". I plan to return to this one as long as I can for sentimental reasons... not to mention it is a great charity to support. Last updated: 2010-05-28 12:00 AM
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK
United States
Rebecca Warriner & FS Series
Overall Rank = 12/191
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 1/16
I had no expectations for this race. I was very calm getting ready. I have not been able to train for this and it has been a tough week for my family. I didn't know how I would feel out on the course...looking back I think I was still numb. But this was my first triathlon 2 yrs ago, so I have a soft spot for this race....and it's a great cause!
I was up at 3:30, ate a bagel and drank some gatorade. Loaded the car and got on the road.
Set up transition, got in the pool and swam a 200 just to stretch out.