tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post116340325657329728..comments2023-05-20T01:19:11.060+12:00Comments on Hot Potato: the maintenance years: Race report- by the numbersKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15650652034813454379noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post-1164167456552373272006-11-22T16:50:00.000+13:002006-11-22T16:50:00.000+13:00Hey Kate,I know just what you mean about getting s...Hey Kate,<BR/>I know just what you mean about getting stressed pre-race. My secret is to make a ton of lists, and make sure everything is checked off of each list before each race. It helps calm my mind, to know it's all taken care of. I'll send you my lists if you want, just ask!<BR/>JessiJessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09576649246557919350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post-1163653831228387072006-11-16T18:10:00.000+13:002006-11-16T18:10:00.000+13:00fantastic report K and it sounds like you enjoyed ...fantastic report K and it sounds like you enjoyed it heaps, as well as learnt a lot from it :) As others have mentioned, you'll start to lessen and control the nerves before too long (they never really go away unless you're not out there trying), and you'll get better with transitions. Believe me, transition (particularly in these short races) is just as important as the 3 legs - and can give you MORE advantage than a slightly-faster swim if you get through T1 & T2 well. pulling clothes over a wet body will NEVER work when you're in a hurry ;)<BR/><BR/>Trisuits are fantastic for this distance - they make you feel fast too, and are well worth the expense. You'll then find you'll use it for every race, unless you start getting ready to tackle Half Ironmans and Ironmans - then a 2-piece is probably the best (for ease of toilet breaks!)<BR/><BR/>As for the bike stuff - yes, it's the most important of the 3 legs, so get out there and get more time in the saddle. Spend the week days doing HARD stuff (quick intervals, spin sessions and hills/strength work), and then ride long (but slow) on the weekend. And ride looooooong. It will improve your speed out of sight.<BR/><BR/>Congrats again - hope Ellie comes over and has a read of this too :)minershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740930635863299149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post-1163464775331565242006-11-14T13:39:00.000+13:002006-11-14T13:39:00.000+13:00I third the tri suit. I gave up socks because it ...I third the tri suit. I gave up socks because it is too hard to put them on wet feet, don't even want to try putting on a top.<BR/><BR/>Great race, each one will get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post-1163451960480205352006-11-14T10:06:00.000+13:002006-11-14T10:06:00.000+13:00I'm sure I don't need to tell you, but you do lear...I'm sure I don't need to tell you, but you do learn so much from every race you do. Those perfect (or near-perfect) races are few and far between, but they will come, as surely as the, uh, learning experiences come!<BR/><BR/>Gotta agree with Jodi, though - fabulous run after the hilly bike, and get a tri suit. I love my Louis Garneau pink and black one - very comfortable on all three legs of the tri.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10428144095012747296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post-1163427706269329092006-11-14T03:21:00.000+13:002006-11-14T03:21:00.000+13:00Great report, great race, and great pics! I'm gla...Great report, great race, and great pics! I'm glad you had a good time and learned lots of things you'll be able to use in the future. Thanks for sharing them as well. We can all use a little help. Now, off to find my first triathlon :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31288959.post-1163424751007225732006-11-14T02:32:00.000+13:002006-11-14T02:32:00.000+13:00Sure fire way to cut transitions-- leave the swims...Sure fire way to cut transitions-- leave the swimsuit at home! The tri-outfit works just fine under a wetsuit. It's too hard to put clothes on a wet body.<BR/><BR/>Great race! I am so jealous of your run splits. I run like crap off the bike. Especially on a hilly course.<BR/><BR/>Congrats!<BR/><BR/>JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569509029841348727noreply@blogger.com