Swim
Comments: I did not like the start of this swim! Between the freezing temperature and no chance for a practice swim (once you get in, you can't really get back out) the beginning of the swim was terrible. I was a little panicky, couldn't catch my breath, kept hitting people...it was not good. However, once I turned into the current at the turnaround buoy, everything really changed. My breathing calmed, my heart rate got to normal, and then it was just like a pool swim. It was really day and night. I felt pretty great for the second 2/3 of the swim, that start just threw me. I'm really happy with my sub-2:00/100 time. What would you do differently?: There isn't much I could've done differently. You couldn't practice swim bc of the water temperature and the lack of ability to get back out, so I'm glad I was able to fight through a rough start to have a good overall swim. Transition 1
Comments: It's about 1/3 of a mile run from the swim to T1, so that it wasn't as long and bad as the time makes it seem. I ran well, and really only had trouble with numb hands and realizing that I couldn't get my long sleeve shirt on since I was wet. I ended up just leaving it. What would you do differently?: Try on clothes while wet. Bike
Comments: This was a miserable bike, even though I liked the course and was happy with how I did. The course was rolling hills, with some downhills that could be nice...if it hadn't been pouring rain. Also, I was freezing the whole way; I just couldn't stop shivering. It's nothing to do with the race, just the miserable conditions. What would you do differently?: I had zero experience biking in the rain, so I didn't really know how to prepare. If I bike again in similar conditions, I'll definitely have some long sleeves to keep the cold out. Transition 2
Comments: It was a pretty good transition, and I was so happy to be off that bike and out of the rain for a couple minutes. What would you do differently?: Not much Run
Comments: I had a really good run: I felt strong and could've kept that pace for awhile longer if I'd needed. I had a couple little cramps under my ribs, which I was worried about, but I focused on my breathing and they went away after a little while. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I pushed hard enough that I had plenty during the last half-mile to pass 4 people that were in front of me. Post race
Warm down: Ate a bbq sandwich and walked around for just a bit. Then I was ready to get out of the rain for the day! What limited your ability to perform faster: THE RAIN!!! But I'm happy with my performance. Event comments: Rev3 couldn't help the weather, and I'm glad they didn't adjust the event. It was well-planned, had plenty of aid stations and volunteers, and they really tried their best to have a great race in pretty terrible conditions. Last updated: 2013-01-28 12:00 AM
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United States
REVOLUTION3 Triathlon
54F / 12C
Precipitation
Overall Rank = 110/355
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 16/40
There wasn't much of a routine today, just getting checked in and set up.
Woke up at 5:35 and got packed. I ate a banana when I woke up, and a Powerbar later. Nate and I then went and set up bike transition, ran a warm-up mile, stood around in the freezing cold, and then jumped in the water.