Geez...Live and learn! Third ever Olympic Triathlon.
Today was definitely a bit disappointing in some respect. Mostly because I know I could have gotten a time a lot better then I posted. The swim killed my time overall. I didn't think I was doing that bad, but I did notice that it was a lot tougher to get position, so I found myself going around people a lot compared to what I was used to. I'm not too experienced with drafting and am always afraid I'm going to get hit in the head, so I usually just try and stay away from the crowd. This time for some reason this was a lot more difficult to do...This could have contributed to my horrible 31 min swim, alot worse then my Timberman swim, which was the same distance and I posted a 26:30 swim time.
The bike went pretty well, my computer feel off due to my aero bottle sliding all over the place. I found it later all smashed. The bike course was somewhat bumpy but nothing too unusual. I felt pretty good, and even took a gel on the bike, which I've never done before. When the T2 came around I couldn't unclip so I had to bike a bit past the T2 in order to get my foot out...Sort of threw me off, but nothing too bad. My overall time for the bike was a 1:04.20 (22.7 mph), which was a bit slower then last year. But I wasn't surprised, my time last year on the bike was really fast! (23.84mph).
The run was better then last year, or at least I did feel alot better. The competition out there really made me push it to my limit today on the 10K, which was good because it gave me my best ever 10K time in a triathlon and in a 10K ever, a 40:47 (6:34 pace).
Overall time came out to 2:18.11 which was a 22 second PR compared to last year.
I came in 5th overall, 1st in age group. All in all, I am not too pleased with how I did today overall, I am not sure what happened to me in the swim, and it's a bit frustrating to know that I could have placed 1st or 2nd if I would have gotten a decent swim time, since I knew I could swim a 26:30...Live and learn I guess....
Key Take Away: Swimming, big disappointment, and possibly the biggest thing to get over when it came to my overall time.
I am glad I got to do this race though, I just wish I wasn't so competitive with myself! I had a blast out there, and I'm grateful I am able to do tri's day in and day out.
Gabe's sister said to me, you did great, you're such an inspiration! That really makes it all worth while no matter overall place or time. =)
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
YWCA Womens Triathlon Race Report
Well what can I say...This triathlon was like no other really...All the new triathletes getting the chance to experience what triathlons are all about and walk away so proud of themselves was something that separated this triathlon from others for sure. The competition coming in was not easy, even though the 'regulars' weren't there, this race still presented to be a challenge for me.
This was my second weekend in a row racing and I wasn't sure how good I'd feel. I tried to do a good job of not overdoing it during the week, but that alone is tough for me to do...This race had a bit of pressure for me coming in, I was favored to win, which was odd, since I'm so new to the sport and really don't see myself as being that good compared to the other veteran triathletes. But of course they weren't here, so I guess it was my time to step it up or at least try!!!
Swim went well, the run into the transition was EXTREMELY long, I was pretty tired by the time I got on my bike.
The bike course was very very hilly, and I lost my water bottle at about mile 4. So I had no water to drink, good thing this was a 15.5ish mile course...From the start I knew I wasn't feeling as strong as I wanted, but just tried to make the best of it. I felt okay about my time, and came in 1st into transition off the bike. The second place, beat me out of the transition and from there it was a battle on the run into the finish.
I literately ran my butt off, even though I didn't have much in me after the tough bike course I tried to tell myself to dig very deep, and somehow a bit before the turn around I saw that I was getting closer and close to the first girl, and finally I was able to pass her and pull away right around the turn around. After all set and done, I came in first place overall, what an amazing feeling but no course record, and I'm not surprised, I was pooped! 1:19 overall time, about a min off the course record. NEXT YEAR! =)
Overall this was a very tough race especially for first time triathletes. I wish I would have felt stronger, but that's what I get for racing so often, oh well guess a part of me loves the pain or else why would I be doing this anyways?
Next race, third weekend in a row, St.Paul Olympic. This will only be my third official Olympic distance race, I'll have to see how well I feel for this one. Have to take it easy this week! Did really well last year at this race, but no expectations coming in except to do my best.
Key Take Away: less training during the week, since so many races in a row. More hill repeats on the bike.
Very inspirational triathlon!
This was my second weekend in a row racing and I wasn't sure how good I'd feel. I tried to do a good job of not overdoing it during the week, but that alone is tough for me to do...This race had a bit of pressure for me coming in, I was favored to win, which was odd, since I'm so new to the sport and really don't see myself as being that good compared to the other veteran triathletes. But of course they weren't here, so I guess it was my time to step it up or at least try!!!
Swim went well, the run into the transition was EXTREMELY long, I was pretty tired by the time I got on my bike.
The bike course was very very hilly, and I lost my water bottle at about mile 4. So I had no water to drink, good thing this was a 15.5ish mile course...From the start I knew I wasn't feeling as strong as I wanted, but just tried to make the best of it. I felt okay about my time, and came in 1st into transition off the bike. The second place, beat me out of the transition and from there it was a battle on the run into the finish.
I literately ran my butt off, even though I didn't have much in me after the tough bike course I tried to tell myself to dig very deep, and somehow a bit before the turn around I saw that I was getting closer and close to the first girl, and finally I was able to pass her and pull away right around the turn around. After all set and done, I came in first place overall, what an amazing feeling but no course record, and I'm not surprised, I was pooped! 1:19 overall time, about a min off the course record. NEXT YEAR! =)
Overall this was a very tough race especially for first time triathletes. I wish I would have felt stronger, but that's what I get for racing so often, oh well guess a part of me loves the pain or else why would I be doing this anyways?
Next race, third weekend in a row, St.Paul Olympic. This will only be my third official Olympic distance race, I'll have to see how well I feel for this one. Have to take it easy this week! Did really well last year at this race, but no expectations coming in except to do my best.
Key Take Away: less training during the week, since so many races in a row. More hill repeats on the bike.
Very inspirational triathlon!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Turtleman "duathlon" Race Report
The day started out pretty normal and early. I was on my way to the race early since I knew the transition closed early and I wanted to make sure to get a good warm-up in, which for me is 30 min running!
First off, I've never done this race, and I really have to say this was one of the best race experiences I've ever had! The volunteers were amazing and the whole organization of the race was great. I epecially liked that body markings were right in the front and so was chip pick up, so you didn't have to walk and try to find all these things...Makes it alot less stressful =)
Then the clouds rolled in, and I heared the race is delayed. at least 15 minutes Then more clouds and lightning rolled in and I heard, 'kiddie swim start' in a time trial fashion? Didn't know what that was, but then found out this meant there would be NO swim! So I thought alright, well I guess this will be a brick work-out. I think the funniest thing about the 'kiddie start' is we actually ran in into the water and back out due to the chip timing. We all looked pretty ridiculous, but I bet it made for a good laugh for pictures and for the spectators.
I had been feeling pretty exhausted all week, not sure if I over did it, or just got a bit sick. But my whole body ached like never before. I could deal with sore muscles, but what I was feeling during the week was pure exhaustion more physically then mentally.
I was actually surprised at how good I felt coming into this race. The bike went well, it rained a bit and there were alot of turns. The course was pretty technical. I was pleased with how I did on the bike and how good my legs felt. I ended up with a 56:30, 22.3 MPH. When I got on the run I instantly felt strong and fast. Then it started to pour, and I mean pour heavy. I still felt really good so I tried to take advantage, and ended up with a 35:05 for 8K, which gave me about a 7:02 pace. I actually wasn't too pleased with my pace, but maybe the rain had something to do with it....I did feel great, so that's all that matters.
Since there was no swim, and some people had to be pulled off the run due to the horrible weather, the results were based only on the bike and the transition time from the swim to the bike. I ended up in first place for age group, with a 1:35 overall time, and 13th for all women.
Again, I'm always amazed at the talent in these races but today I was exceptionally amazed!
Next race: YWCA sprint next weekend, 8/16/2009.
Key Take Away: riding in the rain...
First off, I've never done this race, and I really have to say this was one of the best race experiences I've ever had! The volunteers were amazing and the whole organization of the race was great. I epecially liked that body markings were right in the front and so was chip pick up, so you didn't have to walk and try to find all these things...Makes it alot less stressful =)
Then the clouds rolled in, and I heared the race is delayed. at least 15 minutes Then more clouds and lightning rolled in and I heard, 'kiddie swim start' in a time trial fashion? Didn't know what that was, but then found out this meant there would be NO swim! So I thought alright, well I guess this will be a brick work-out. I think the funniest thing about the 'kiddie start' is we actually ran in into the water and back out due to the chip timing. We all looked pretty ridiculous, but I bet it made for a good laugh for pictures and for the spectators.
I had been feeling pretty exhausted all week, not sure if I over did it, or just got a bit sick. But my whole body ached like never before. I could deal with sore muscles, but what I was feeling during the week was pure exhaustion more physically then mentally.
I was actually surprised at how good I felt coming into this race. The bike went well, it rained a bit and there were alot of turns. The course was pretty technical. I was pleased with how I did on the bike and how good my legs felt. I ended up with a 56:30, 22.3 MPH. When I got on the run I instantly felt strong and fast. Then it started to pour, and I mean pour heavy. I still felt really good so I tried to take advantage, and ended up with a 35:05 for 8K, which gave me about a 7:02 pace. I actually wasn't too pleased with my pace, but maybe the rain had something to do with it....I did feel great, so that's all that matters.
Since there was no swim, and some people had to be pulled off the run due to the horrible weather, the results were based only on the bike and the transition time from the swim to the bike. I ended up in first place for age group, with a 1:35 overall time, and 13th for all women.
Again, I'm always amazed at the talent in these races but today I was exceptionally amazed!
Next race: YWCA sprint next weekend, 8/16/2009.
Key Take Away: riding in the rain...
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