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2010-09-19 2:36 PM

Subject: A 2nd place age group result in my first triathlon
I was able to pull off a 2nd place age group result this morning and 17th overall out of 158 in my first super sprint triathlon this morning.  Great feeling. 

300m pool swim, my nerves were pretty calm when I started.  I passed the person in front of me on the last lap and that gave me a great mental boost!

Out of the pool into T1 I was on the bike in no time--so fast that I thought I forgot something! Official results haven't been posted with transition times. 

18mi bike was done in 51:15-- :50 faster than my fastest training time and seeing my wife and kids at transition was another mental gain.  Its an out and back course with a slight 1.5mile uphill to the turnaround.  So slight that its enough to slow you down on the way up but not enough to give you much speed on the return.

A short 2mile out and back run wrapped things up.

Overall I feel great.  I learned that personally the worst feeling was in T2 when I was slipping on my shoes...almost like vertigo.  I got one on but had to take an extra few seconds to slow down and compose myself to get my other shoe on since I was so amped up I was nearly shaking.  Lesson learned.  Just stay calm!

I'm so proud of myself!!  2nd in my age group for my first triathlon!  Thanks for all of the help everyone!


2010-09-19 2:55 PM
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Great Job!!! What an amazing experience isn't it? Still on my high from yesterday too. Enjoy and savour it! you deserve it.
2010-09-19 3:03 PM
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CONGRATS!

Isn't it a good feeling? Now, when's your next one?
2010-09-19 3:22 PM
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natethomas2000 - 2010-09-19 4:03 PM CONGRATS!

Isn't it a good feeling? Now, when's your next one?

Ha!  I'm pretty sure this was the last race of the season, at least locally.  Next year for sure.  ...I guess I forgot to mention, that I only decided to do this 4 weeks ago.  

I'm coming from road racing and I converted my Orbea Orca road bike to as close to a tri setup as I could...now to sweet talk the Mrs. for a new toy! 
2010-09-19 3:32 PM
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