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RYKA Iron Girl Texas Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Irving, Texas
United States
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 43m 39s
Overall Rank = 299/600
Age Group = Athena 40+
Age Group Rank = 5/12
Pre-race routine:

This race did not start till 8 so I got an extra hour of sleep this morning. Got up, took a shower ate a Mojo bar on my way to the race.
Event warmup:

Got body marked by world champion marker Comet. Racked my bike and set up my area. 2 visits to the porta-potty and waited for the swim start.
Swim
  • 15m 48s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

Not a bad swim, not a good swim. This was the first deep water swim start I have ever done. Swam pretty good, passed a few people and got passed by some. The exit from the water was a climb up a wodden ladder. There were lots of people there helping, but after the swim, when your legs are a little jello-y, it was an interesting climb.
What would you do differently?:

Put in more time in the pool.
Transition 1
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

Probably one of my best transitions ever. Decided not to deal with gloves. That helped with the speed. I was also racked in a good location close to the bike out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I am very happy with this transition
Bike
  • 45m 42s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 16.32 mile/hr
Comments:

I love the bike. If triathlons were bike, bike, bike I would do much better. I passed lots of people on the bike. Finally think I have it adjusted pretty close to perfect. I think the saddle needs to go up about 1/2 inch more. I really felt good on the bike!
What would you do differently?:

Pedal faster!
Transition 2
  • 01m 16s
Comments:

Another good transition
What would you do differently?:

Nothing!
Run
  • 40m 13s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 12m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Wanted to do between 12-13 minute mile but maybe I gave too much on the bike. Just slow plodding along! The COOLEST thing ever...Desiree Ficker who obviously finished first was out on the run course, standing on the side of the road shouting encouragement to all the runners. That alone was worth the price of admission!

EDIT - Results are posted and by the skin of my teeth I was just under the 13 minute mile mark. YEAH ME
What would you do differently?:

Just put more miles in. I have been getting better, but I know I still have a long way to go.
Post race
Warm down:

Crossed the line where Steve, Mom, Haley, Aaron, John and Chris (Cammy) were waiting. Got some water, relaxed for a few minutes, collected my stuff and headed home

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Obviously my run. I have to put more miles in. I also can't neglect the swim as I have lately.

Event comments:

My only complaint - with the exception that I did not place, is that the transition area was in a parking lot and it did not appear that they swept the lot. There was lots of gravel that was uncomfortable coming in from the swim. I tried to clean my feet before putting on my socks, but I still had the gravel on my feet. Was not an issue on the bike, but on several occasions on the run I had to slow way down (yes, slow for me means stop), and move my feet in my shoes to rearrange the gravel. Other than that, the race was very well organized, lots of volunteers and just a lot of fun!




Last updated: 2006-06-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:48 | 547 yards | 02m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Average
These times are an estimate until the results are posted
Suit: None
Course: 500 meter triangular course in a lake
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:38
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:45:42 | 12.43 miles | 16.32 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back on roads around Las Colinas.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:16
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:40:13 | 03.11 miles | 12m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Average
Course: Fairly flat out and back
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2006-07-23 7:57 PM

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2006-07-23 8:03 PM
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Congrats Marcy! I'm so proud of you and remember looks can be decieving...you never know who will kick your butt!

2006-07-23 8:26 PM
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We were in the same wave! I was in the Athena under 40 group. Looks like we were right there neck and neck....where did you get the race results? Or are those your own times? Sorry I didn't get to know you before the race. I tried to start a racelink, but got no responses.

Great race today. Sorry you didn't place. I guess I got lucky.

Edited to add: duh, just saw that those were your own times. I didn't bother to start my watch except for the run. I almost lost my watch in the swim....got kicked and the watch came loose!!



Edited by Sharona1973 2006-07-23 8:36 PM
2006-07-23 9:22 PM
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Sounds like it was a great race Marcy!  I know that you wanted to bring home some hardware...but a good day still the same!!
2006-07-24 6:04 AM
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Good race Marcy, gravelly feet and all!
2006-07-24 6:40 AM
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Nice Race Marcy   Hope you had ag reat time!!

2006-07-24 10:11 AM
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Hey GREAT Job!!!

This was my first official competition. I competed as a relay team member - and I was able to conquer my biggest obstacle - my mind!!!

The deep water start threw me - and once the air horn went off - I panicked for much longer than I was hoping. At the beginning I almost quit and swam back. I thought about letting myself down, my team mates down, my daughter, and my future in tri'ing. Ladies could tell earlier I was panicking and they offered a lot of advice. I remember one lady told me for her FIRST tri she did the breast stroke the entire time.

I finally got myself together - the breast stroke is a wonderful thing - and my 'strongest' stroke for now.

I was probably STILL in the water while you were long on yur bike, I was just happy to finish the swim.

Congrats to you!!!!

2006-07-24 10:41 PM
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great job, Marcy!  You rocked!    (pun intended)  Wink
2006-07-25 8:46 AM
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Great race Marcy! That is so cool that Desiree Ficker was cheering everyone on!
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