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Square Lake Triathlon - Short Course
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Square Lake Triathlon - Short Course - Triathlon
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 Swim
Comments: Good swim for me but not spectacular. Weaved a bit coming back into the sun. No good drafting options presented themselves really. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Could have pushed a bit harder maybe, but was a solid enough swim for me. Seemed a bit long, but whatever.  Transition 1
Comments: Pretty long run across the beach then up the 50 or so steps. Kept it under control going up so as to not get completely winded, but passed several people and only one guy passed me. What would you do differently?: Nothing. My time seemed decent compared to the field  Bike
Comments: Best bike split ever for me on a course with a lot of rolling hills. I had biked more this past summer and it showed with strong climbs and a solid pace. Only 2 riders passsed me - one 30 something who flew by me and the guy who got 2nd in my AG who I always beat out of the water and he ends up passing me on the bike or early on the run. Oh well. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Transition 2
Comments: Slow T2 by plan as I wanted to put socks on and lace up carefully with my newer Hoka shoes and the longer 5 mile run in this race. This easily could have been 30 seconds faster by going sockless like I normally do. What would you do differently?: Goign to look into Hoka triathlon shoes.  Run
Comments: Good run for me after a strong ride. Good water suppport! I got water at every stop and sipped some but mostly poured it down my back or front. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I didn't see any mile markers which would have been nice. I think the water stops were about at mile markers, but I am sure not exact as they were nicely placed near corners. Post race
Warm down: Walked around, got waters and gatorade and some of the meager snacks. What limited your ability to perform faster: Nothing really except a slow T2 as per plan. Event comments: First podium for me with a 3rd in my age group! Kinda lame medal, but I felt good knowing I worked hard this summer and it paid off. Chatted some more with Emily and got to watch her take home hardware as usual :-) We had great weather for this late in the year and the setting is very nice out there. Will likely do this race again. Last updated: 2013-09-12 12:00 AM
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 2013-09-20 3:40 PM |
Master  2802    Minnetonka, Minnesota Bronze member |  Subject: Square Lake Triathlon - Short Course |
| 2013-09-20 3:45 PM in reply to: #4860486 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Square Lake Triathlon - Short Course And, 3rd out of 30 is HUGE! Great job! |
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Sunny
Overall Rank = 29/317
Age Group = M 50-54
Age Group Rank = 3/30
Same old. Eggo waffles, coffee, juice and a banana for breakfast. Ate a Clif bar with coffee and water while driving to the event. Parked, pumped tires, and rode to transition. Did not get a great spot, but fine. Picked up my packet, got marked, went to the bathroom, then finished getting setup. Saw Emily and chatted a bit.
Walked and jogged a bit then stretched a little. Swim about 100 yards then bobbed in the water until my wave was next.