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The Black Canyon Triathlon(BCT) - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: Goggles came down on the start dive. Stopped at the far wall to put them back on. What would you do differently?: Wall start until I learn how to start with goggles. Try to temper my urge to sprint so I don't run out of gas.  Transition 1
Comments: Dried off(it was cold) and put on socks and shoes. Put on helmet, shades and biking gloves and took off. What would you do differently?: Even though it was cold I could have dealt with not drying off. The gloves are probably not necessary. I need to practice drying my feet and putting on socks and shoes.  Bike
Comments: I passed about 8-10 riders and felt strong and fast. I passed 4 on the big hill alone. The only way to ride faster would be on a road bike. I am using a Trek mountain bike set up with 1" road tires and toe clips. They make a huge difference but a road bike would make a big difference. What would you do differently?: Drink a little more often. Buy a road bike. Transition 2
What would you do differently?: Not ride with gloves or keep them on during the run.  Run
Comments: I felt ok for the first couple of minutes until I started up the steeps. I really gassed quick. 3 separate times I walked a few steps to catch my breath. After topping the hill I ran the top and all the way down to the finish. What would you do differently?: I realized that all the run training I had done was on the flats. Nothing uphill. Half of my running will be Pioneer Park road or Wood Hill. Post race
Warm down: After 2 minutes of walking I was fine. What limited your ability to perform faster: Nerves, lack of sleep, lack of hilly run training, not enough swimming. Event comments: I'm already planning on going back next year. It was a good one to start with. Very organized and lots of volunteers. I finished a triathlon--I'm pumped!!!! Last updated: 2004-10-02 12:00 AM
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 2004-10-02 10:02 PM |
Member 16 Utah |  Subject: The Black Canyon Triathlon(BCT) |
| 2004-10-03 12:13 AM in reply to: #68831 |
Expert 1279   Northern VA | Subject: RE: The Black Canyon Triathlon(BCT) CONGRATS on finishing your first tri!!!! |
| 2005-07-26 5:59 PM in reply to: #68851 |
| Member 16 Utah | Subject: RE: The Black Canyon Triathlon(BCT) Thanks! I've done a few more and believe I'm hooked. Got any running advice for me? Dave |
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Montrose Rec Department
50F / 10C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 92/180
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 12/13
Got up about 05:00--probably a little too early.
Ate breakfast about 05:30. Had coffee, orange juice and cream of wheat with fresh sliced peaches and fat free vanilla yogurt. This was probably a little early too.
Got to the race about 07:00. Racked bikes and set up transition area. Got timing chip and number. Stretched on the pool deck where it was warm.
Swam a couple of laps, worked on flip turns in case I decided to try them( I didn't), practiced start dives until I could do 3 in a row without losing my goggles. Thought I had it down.