Here's why I am usually in the top 3 for transitions: Here's my athlete to professional T1 today

I did run into the boss when I was still in sweaty bike clothes running around like a maniac. So that was a little awkward.

ahohl - 2010-07-15 11:05 AM This morning I was cutting it close trying to make my morning group ride AND run a meeting starting at 8 a.m. at work.
It wasn't looking good when the ride start was a few minutes late, especially because one person had crashed over the weekend and wanted to take it slow.

Anyway, I was getting more and more worried. We usually finish the ride in 1:22, and we usually leave before 6 a.m. - more like 5:50 a.m. most mornings. Today we left at 5:55 and we were really slow-pedaling it, compared to the usual speed. I went out in front and pushed the pace several times, which is not usually my role.

It was 7:20 a.m. before we made it back to my car. By that time I had separated from the group and gone ahead. I was riding and talking on the phone to the bagel place so they would have my stuff ready and I could just run in.

Here's how the transition from athlete to professional went today:
7:24 Bagels picked up
7:32 At work
7:34 Bike, gym bag, laptop, backpack, bagels on 2nd floor
7:40 Board room set up, laptop on, projector on
7:41 In shower
7:50 In business suit and heels
7:51 Doors unlocked and greeting first attendee

Success!
I did run into the boss when I was still in sweaty bike clothes running around like a maniac. So that was a little awkward.

TriAya - 2010-07-15 11:23 AM Awesome! 'Grats! That is truly impressive.

I did get ready for the best date of my life in 5 minutes (elevator, strip, shower, clothes, makeup, elevator down) ... but no way I could have swung a business suit.

Cordulegaster - 2010-07-15 12:12 PM It's lunch time....so T2!  We want another report Alice!  How was your race last weekend?

ahohl - 2010-07-15 12:42 PM

Yeah, actually I am going to go run for an hour at lunch, but I have to wait until my intern gets here so I can get her up and running before I leave.

My race was AWESOME!!! RR here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... />Short version: Goal=6:00; Actual=5:50

ahohl - 2010-07-15 11:05 AM

This morning I was cutting it close trying to make my morning group ride AND run a meeting starting at 8 a.m. at work.
It wasn't looking good when the ride start was a few minutes late, especially because one person had crashed over the weekend and wanted to take it slow.

Anyway, I was getting more and more worried. We usually finish the ride in 1:22, and we usually leave before 6 a.m. - more like 5:50 a.m. most mornings. Today we left at 5:55 and we were really slow-pedaling it, compared to the usual speed. I went out in front and pushed the pace several times, which is not usually my role.

It was 7:20 a.m. before we made it back to my car. By that time I had separated from the group and gone ahead. I was riding and talking on the phone to the bagel place so they would have my stuff ready and I could just run in.

Here's how the transition from athlete to professional went today:
7:24 Bagels picked up
7:32 At work
7:34 Bike, gym bag, laptop, backpack, bagels on 2nd floor
7:40 Board room set up, laptop on, projector on
7:41 In shower
7:50 In business suit and heels
7:51 Doors unlocked and greeting first attendee

Success!
I did run into the boss when I was still in sweaty bike clothes running around like a maniac. So that was a little awkward.

kziemer - 2010-07-15 1:24 PM NINE minutes from shower to suit and heels?!  Holy impressive feat Bat-wo-man!!!!  All I could think was that I have long hair and there is no way that would ever happen so fast.  Very, very awesome.

Pector55 - 2010-07-15 12:58 PM

Wow, you really do allow your training to carry over to your work.  I hope your poor intern has at least completed a couch to 5k before starting at your office.