LAVAMAN Waikoloa Triathlon Race report with Halley Bock and Debbie Potts:
Makeup -on faceHour in advance - prepGoggles- backup plan broke at swimSafety pins for timing ankleSunscreen at condoShammy butt butterBody glide -chaffing areasPre swim warm up checkSweet potatoes for HalleyRaw revolution bar 1/2 at condo and 1/2 at transition for DebbiePre race pills one hour before startWater with Nuun grape throughout morningPlacing the beginningGoggle check with swim capBreathing every strokeStart line experiencePacing and turn it to build paceDraftingSightingPacing game: keep on looking for green capsRinse feetQuick If you all set up correctly.HydrationMy serious stomach cramp reaction to cola Nuun?Racing with beginners over the roadHow to ride a bike properly especially when people racing around youGearing, shifting and body positionPassing people on your leftSingle file lineRiding on the hills and wind aerodynamic on your road bike as well as tri bikesHow to use aero bars properlyPassing... allowing people pass you and move to the rightBuilding a pace and picking up the second half turn aroundSocksRunHandheld water bottle is cute too hot weather raceIce and waterDebbie's stomach cramps and people running by mePacing on run and building up speed at turnaroundCheering on everybody else while you run.Aid station -dumped water bottle and refill it with ice and waterSupplements mile 2Beach and lava rock trail 2 Miles.Changing your state of mind and focus take away any pains he may have as blisters or stomach crampsTalking to other runners and walkers. Cheering people on and encouraging to run especially towards the endBreak down run course and focus on running to aid station Esspecially in longer distance racesRunning on sand the last bit of the race to the finish line was the hardest part as you sprint to the finish line which is feeling emotion. I have a smile on my face the whole time laughingI didn't need any extra gel blocks on the bike or gel on the run. Water is best with my stomachIce water!!Blisters and stomach crampsJump in ocean. Best finish line locationNo food at finish for us- just waterRecoverite Recoveries drink for Halley and protein ucan mix for me.Coconut from shellLater walked to coffee and then race - piece of chickenActive recovery: walked to Hilton around 2 miles and lava lava partyJoin us next year...April 10th! Training program starts this fall! Contact Debbie for coaching. www.fitnessforwardstudio.com