Swim
Comments: Started on the right hand side of the field so as not to get squashed into the course marking line up the left. Swam most of the way in the clear but following the field as couldn't see buoys until the last minute. What would you do differently?: Might be time to invest in some goggles with corrective lenses. Transition 1
Comments: No wetsuit so just needed to dry off and put on helmet, sunglasses, socks shoes, number and gloves. Slipped the first time trying to clip in but set off OK. it was up hill so a bit tricky. What would you do differently?: Hurry up a bit. Bike
Comments: I found the cycle challenging but I didn't feel like lots of people were passing me like usual. Eating was hard at first, had a shotz with protein and nearly threw up, then alternated with muesli bars. Drank about 3 iso bottles and 2 water (mostly on head). What would you do differently?: Practice eating/taking shotz on the bike. Transition 2
Comments: Decided to change into running shorts for run for comfort in the heat. Change over OK and took a leppin at start of run. What would you do differently?: would save time if didn't change shorts. Run
Comments: First lap started to feel full bladder and stopped at toilet for long wee. Second lap stomach felt upset so stopped again at toilet. Took advantage of all the aid stations taking on water, iso, shotz and sponges. What would you do differently?: i don't know if I would risk dehydration by not drinking as much on the bike but it would help if I didn't have to have toilet stops. Not sure why stomach upset but it could have been the protein shots as they do have that effect on me. Maybe just stick with leppin and muesli bars. Post race
Warm down: Pool, organising bike and packing gear, stretching, long shower and relaxing evening on the beach. What limited your ability to perform faster: its still the bike. although I felt much happier on the bike leg I was still much slower than average compared to my swim and run legs. Event comments: The race was very well organised with plenty of helpers and the bike mechanics were great. I would enter this race again in future. There were lots of activities for after the race but I didn't attend any as I wanted to spend time with my husband. Last updated: 2013-04-23 12:00 AM
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Indonesia
MetaSport
29C / 84F
Sunny
Overall Rank = 101/214
Age Group = 45-49 12 of 25F
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Stretch, shower, tattoos, sunscreen, clothes, vitamins, hydration salts, breakfast, check bike, prepare for swim, check in bag, toilet and hydrating all the time.
mobilisation exercises and stretching if time, quick swim.