Pre-Race Routine and Warm-Up:
Pumped up the music loud on the drive to Fort DeSoto Park. After finally getting in the parking lot from the long line, I did some stretches before heading toward transition. Got body marked and set up my transition area. Then the Smith Sports posse arrived to cheer me and Anne Marie on!!
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Swim
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15:14 | 0.5 miles | 1m 53s min/100m |
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Performance Comments:
I survived and that's what counts. This was my longest swim distance, but I dove right in tackling the waves. Every time I would start to get into a groove, I would get pulled under or kicked. The wave had too many people in it. Was slightly worried about the foggy weather, but it was actually quite nice. I couldn't really see the bouys, so I wasn't focusing on how far away the next one was. I just tried to focus on the swimming and I made it.
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What Would You Do Different?
Although I am pretty happy with the time, I wish I would have trained more! I didn't get in the pool but a handful of times, so a little more water time would have been beneficial.
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T1
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5:39 |
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Performance Comments:
Left the water with a horrible cramp in my right side. It seemed like it took forever to get from the water to transition. I didn't think I took that long in transition, so that long trek from the water to my bike killed me.
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What Would You Do Different?
N/A
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Bike
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32:28 | 10 miles | 18.48 mph |
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Performance Comments:
It felt good, but it just seemed like everyone kept passing me and I was barely moving.
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What Would You Do Different?
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T2
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0:50 |
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Performance Comments:
In and out. Just had to drop the bike and helmet off and grab the visor.
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What Would You Do Different?
N/A
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Run
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40:28 | 4 miles | 10m 07s min/mile |
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Performance Comments:
My first real run besides training runs after the lovely stitches in my toe. So I took it kind of easy, which was a plus since the cramp I had in my right side came back halfway through the run.
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What Would You Do Different?
Push my toe to it’s limits!
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Post Race Activities and Cool Down:
Once arriving home, I unpacked the car and cleaned everything up. Ate some food and was off to a much needed shower, followed by stretching. Tried to catch a quick nap, but was unsuccessful. Then it was off to the gym for Matt's seminar.
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Event Comments:
Overall, I thought the race was a great success. I crossed the finish line with no injuries and that is what counts. It's just the beginning of tri season, so there is a lot to look forward to.
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Would You Do This Race Again?
Yes
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