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Awesome, V!
Congrats on a great bike improvement. I'm pleased to see that you CAN buy speed...because I think that's my next step, too! And kudos for giving it your all on the run even if your speed wasn't what you'd hoped. That takes spirit!
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Great job on completing a great race once again!
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Thread: HIM - Barb's Race Report 7/31
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08-02-2010, 07:34 AM #1
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HIM - Barb's Race Report 7/31
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Cool goodie bag, I like getting cloth grocery bags at races. When CA grocery stores go bagless I'll be all set.
This was the tenth anniversary of the race and my third attempt. They gave us socks and a really nice running shirt, plus various food bits, and samples of body lotions. The finisher's medal is blue glass.
The Swim - a little slower than I had hoped at 41:26, roughly four minutes slower than last year. But since I've only been swimming when I race, to be expected. 149/372 Overall
The Bike - was awesome! You really can buy speed! I was about 16 minutes faster than last year and I'm convinced it's all because of the new bike. The Cervelo accelerates so well downhill. I was coasting at 28 mph and passing people who were pedaling. This course has a lot of rollers and the bike really holds its speed well. I was so fast on the bike that Thom was not ready to take my picture when I got to him on the course. I waved vigorously and got his attention, so he still got a pretty good photo. I'll post it later. I had been hoping to finish in less than 3:20. Official time was 3:18.39 for an average speed of 16.96 mph. Last year I averaged 15.68. I've only ridden about 750 miles this year, so that's not bad. I'm really thrilled with how well the bike went. I think that if I work at it, I can get that time down to 3 hours on this course. 140/372 Overall
The Run - sucked! I had the slowest half marathon EVER! I am so not trained for running. I gave it all I had though, since as soon as I crossed the finish line I started having dry heaves. They couldn't even put the finisher's medal on me, but had to hand it to me. I'm glad Thom didn't get any pictures of that.
329/372 Overall
Final Place: 42/71 AG, 255/372 Overall
Recovery - I slept in my Zoot compression tights. I woke up a few times because they got too tight over the bunion on my right foot and my little toe on left foot. I discovered that if you roll the material so that you have a double layer, it gets REALLY tight. My quads felt bruised and hurt just to touch them right after the race and yesterday. That's gone now. I had a session with my trainer this morning. That was fun as today was a leg day. We took it kind of easy though. So far I don't seem to be having having of the issues I had after the Tarantula Run last October. That bodes well for me actually focusing on improving my run over the winter. If I can just stay injury free, I can be solidly mid pack next year.
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08-02-2010, 08:29 AM #2
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08-02-2010, 09:05 AM #3
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W00t! Way to go V, and way to improve!
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08-02-2010, 02:36 PM #4
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Way to go Veronica! Just finishing a HIM is a great accomplishment. How awesome.
I'm starting to shop for a TT bike. Don't know if I'm gonna buy one yet but I'm looking and its encouraging to hear that it makes a difference. Which Cervelo do you have?__________________
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08-02-2010, 02:39 PM #5
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I got the S3 - not a time trial bike.
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08-02-2010, 07:27 PM #6
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Sorry. My mistake. I meant tri-bike. S3 is sweet!
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08-02-2010, 08:11 PM #7
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08-03-2010, 05:08 AM #8
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Some Pictures...
About 22 miles into the bike course, zooming and having a blast!
Heading into T2, glad to be done with the bike, but dreading the run.
First lap - still feeling okay.
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08-03-2010, 05:58 AM #9
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Hey - good job!
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08-03-2010, 06:37 AM #10
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You Look great- and fast!! Nice job on the whole race !!
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08-03-2010, 06:39 AM #11
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Veronica,
It's not that the bike is faster....it's the magic red shoes!!
Good job!
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08-03-2010, 06:57 AM #12
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Congrats, V!!!
You did exceptionally well, considering you're only swimming in races and have only biked 750 miles this year. WOW!
You're a super stud- and the pictures are amazing (as always).
Congrats, superstar!!!Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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08-03-2010, 08:45 AM #13
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Those pictures are awesome!
That bike improvement is huge! I have to say riding my tri bike has really made me want a road bike that rides that nice, reading your report doesn't help.
Sounds like we'll be starting a running for non-runners club this fall for all of us who lose it on the run. 
All in all, a great race! Congratulations.
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08-03-2010, 08:56 AM #14
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I'm really glad I went the race road bike route. I'd worry about never getting comfortable enough to really fly on the curvy downhills the way I do now. I'm sure I'd be faster on the straight, flat parts with a TT bike, but I'd miss the "wheee!!!!!" factor.
Originally Posted by colby
I have to say riding my tri bike has really made me want a road bike that rides that nice, reading your report doesn't help.
You know, one can never have too many bikes.
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08-03-2010, 11:50 AM #15
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Great race report. Congrats on doing so well!
You look fantastic! Go V!
