Wasa Lake 2010 Report
I competed in the Wasa Lake Tri this past Sunday. I raced well and achieved a couple of basic goals I set for myself for the year and for this race. I managed to place ninth overall in a competitive field (the prize money draws fast athletes). There were a number of athletes out from Victoria, so I knew this was going to be a good field.
Just as importantly, the race reminded me that I love this sport. I love racing. I enjoy pushing myself to go faster and overcome pain.
The swim was pretty violent to start out. I’m pretty sure that some racers were making intentional contact with me (including digging fingernails into my ankle). I just kept swimming and tried to focus on my sighting and form. Kamal—a friend and team mate—also got a little beat down by someone wearing the same brand suit as me. After the race Kamal asked me why I was beating on him. I denied any involvement. (seriously, I didn’t do it.)
My swim needs work and my swim time set me back fairly significantly. The top racers came out of the water nearly 6 min ahead of me . . . Time that I just couldn’t make up on the bike and run. My too small wetsuit also constricts my movement and doesn’t aid my race time. Lesson here: getting a “deal” on the wrong-sized equipment is just a waste of money. Alas.
I was happy to get out of the water onto the bike. I mistakenly opted against using aero bars on this flat and fast non-draft-legal course. Likely cost me a few minutes. Still, I felt really good about my bike split.
I felt excited to make the run happen. I managed to pass a number of racers on the run, even though I now think that I could have pushed a little bit more in a few places. Still, I ran under 36min. I intend to improve this PB repeatedly before the end of season.
My times
Swim and T1: 23:51 (24th out of the water)
Bike and T2: 1:02:34 (15th fastest bike split)
Run: 35:53 (5th fastest run)
Total: 2:02:16
For the Wasa Lake Triathlon 2010 results, click here here
Up next, ITU Continental Cup in Coteau-du-Lac, QC!
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Hi Son.
good effort and congrats on keeping yourself focused on your goals. Look forward to seeing you soon.
love
dad