Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Short Course
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Swim
Comments: One of the hardest, scariest things I ahve ever done, due all to my complete lack of preparation. I have been running & biking, thoght I could do anything for 300M. Started in middle of pack, then got bumped and pushed around ALOT. Fell towrds the back, was doing OK until I got kicked in the face. This sent me under, slightly bloody nose, lungs full of lake, etc. Gutted it out, rolled over on my back and caught my breath, Final 100M was an alternate of backstroke and freestyle, with some serious flooping around thrown in for good measure. What would you do differently?: I did not prepare NEARLY enough for the swim. Seriously - I hit the pool at the YMCA twice the week before. Transition 1
Comments: I alomost threw up after the swim, (yes, it was that bad!)and slowly walked to my bike. At this point I was just happy to be on dry land. Took my time getting my socks and shoes on, mad esure helmet, shirt and glasses we Ok then off I went. Wifenad kids were there but did not see / hear them. What would you do differently?: I was taking my time - need to use this time just for transitioning, not resting! Bike
What would you do differently?: I used a mountain bike with road wheels. Need to invest ina real road bike. Transition 2
Comments: Saw my family - big boost!!! Run
Comments: Legs again were mush for the first 5-10 minutes until they got used to running. Was slow but felt good for the msot part. Lost of people walking, which was had to avoid the temptation. Angela came backand ran last 1/2 mile with me - that was a huge help as I was spent by that time. Post race
Warm down: Water, walkign around What limited your ability to perform faster: Training, training, training. Event comments: Great race for my first Tri. Would highly recommend Last updated: 2007-02-27 12:00 AM
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2007-02-27 11:39 AM |
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United States
Topeka Tinman
80F / 27C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 177/182
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 0/
Spent night at hotel wiht wife an kids. Had pizza for dinenr - not a great move and regretted it in the morning. Slept OK - next time no kids in the same room!!
Warms ups are for wimps