Speedo NAGT 2011, April 3

[el toro]

pabol, anymore pics? thanks

[PaBol]

waves and waves of triathletes plunge into the cold waters of world-class Plantation Bay Resort @

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Note: el toro, et al, just keep on visiting www.pabolfc.com for updates. more tri stories/pics will be uploaded soon. tnx

[el toro]

Tenggoy Colmenares gestures 4 laps for the Swim leg (Is this true you made 5 laps? ...5 laps for the strong swimmers!

[PaBol]

Transition Area is magic. A swimmer becomes a cyclist becomes a runner. Split personalities?  Whoa, what a sport! @

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[el toro]

hope to see igi do a full tri! for sure he will place well.

[pdw1]

I tried to see any write ups of the game but failed to see one so i dared to make mine.

Transition Area
The racks accomodated all since i didnt see any bike on the ground or left out on its own.
The trays were consolation but it was the gazeeboo tent which covered the whole area that was a plus. I remember in medellin when a tire blew off while still on the rack when the bike was exposed to the sun.  
The marshals are also to be given credit for restricting the area to outsiders considering the valuables inside.
Considering the number of players at 200, which far exceeds the normal of 50 or so, it was understandable that the place  was a little cramped. Im sure the area will be expanded next year.

Swim
It was timely and effective that the swimmers were released in  4 waves given the limits of the lagoon.
That islet at the starting area gave me a reprieve and a breather before plunging into the next loop.
The elements of current, irrelevant and sharp objects, and waves or chops being absent, made the swim relatively smooth.  Note worthy is the fact that the buoys lined up the whole course of the swim which minimized the  heads up.
Between the lagoon and open water, I prefer the first efficient-wise but i miss the challenge of the second.

Bike
I always end up at the tail of every peloton i go with hence, i wasnt surprised when people especially those on tri-b whizzed me by. On the gradient of the road, i managed to hit 35kph on that descent going to bahia but that was only it, the rest ranged between 24-30 which is my normal on flat course. On the type of the surface, i was a little concerned of my tires in those bumpy areas before descending to bahia and about 100m or so going to cordova. Had it been as smooth as the asphalt on that portion from plantation going to the corner where the loop started it would have been perfect.
Closing the road to all traffic during the race is every bikers wish and the organizers were there to grant it. They deserve an applause and an A++ for this.

Run
The cups ran out in my second loop but Rico was there to pour me bucket of fresh water every time i pass his spot. Merle C, was talking about pain when i pass her by but i was thinking of mine too.  Nogi B, was egging me "go fiscal" on his way to the finish but i though it was my judge asking me to object the run. Dang that fiscal thing. I was praying for that second wind but it didnt come that day so I tried to hide from the high and mighty sun but he found me just the same and reminded me of his power but cracking me little headache forcing me to take liquids, liters and liters of it after the game.

Drained, exhausted...name it, we had it. We were gasping for air, aching muscles were sending neurons to our brain begging us to stop and the shades we wore failed to hide the agony in our face, but it was amazing we managed a wry of smile if not the thumbs up sign as we pass each other by. This is why I love the spirit of the tri's.

[jake]

nawala lagi ang g post ni mindanao boy?g delete nya?

[chono]

Hi jake, gi remove sa moderator ang post para cool ra. Welcome to post ra gihapon.... relax lang ta gud... naa man gyod instances na mahitabo na ingon ana.

nawala lagi ang g post ni mindanao boy?g delete nya?

[Mackoy]

Nice Ton, and ay lyk the write ups....

[joecax]

a very kind race report i must say  
2 thumbs up!

I tried to see any write ups of the game but failed to see one so i dared to make mine.

Transition Area
The racks accomodated all since i didnt see any bike on the ground or left out on its own.
The trays were consolation but it was the gazeeboo tent that covered the whole area that was a plus. I remember in medellin when a tire blew off while still on the rack when the bike was exposed to the sun.  
The marshals were also to be given credit for restricting the area to outsiders considering the valuables inside.
Considering the number of players at 200, which far exceeds the normal of 50 or so, it was underwtandable that the place  was a little cramped. Im sure the area will be expanded next year.

Swim
It was timely and effective that the swimmers were released in  4 waves given the limits of the lagoon.
That islet at the starting area gave me a reprieve and a breather before plunging into the next loop.
The elements of current, irrelevant and sharp objects, and waves or chops being absent, made the swim relatively smooth.  Note worthy is the fact that the buoys lined up the whole course of the swim which minimized the  heads up.
Between the lagoon and open water, I prefer the first efficient wise but i miss the challenge of the second.

Bike
I always end up at the tail of every peloton i go with hence, i wasnt surprised when people especially those on tri-b whizzed me by. On the gradient of the road, i managed to hit 35kph on that descent going to bahia but that was only it, the rest ranged between 24-30. On the type of the surface, i was a little concerned of my tires on those bumpy areas before descending to bahia and about 100m or so going to cordova. Had it been as smooth as the asphalt on that portion from plantation going to the corner where the loop started it would have been perfect.
Closing the road to all traffic during the race is every bikers wish and the organizers were there to grant it. They deserve an applause and an A++ for this.

Run
The cups ran out on my second loop but Rico was there to pour me bucket of fresh water every time i pass his spot. Merle C, was talking about pain when i pass her by but i was thinking of mine too.  Nogi B, was egging me "go fiscal" on his way to the finish but i though it was the my judge asking me to object the run. Dang that fiscal thing. I was praying for that second wind but it didnt came that day so I tried to hide from the high and mighty sun but he found me just the same and reminded me of his power but cracking me little headache forcing me to take liquids, liters and liters of it after the game.

Drained, exhausted...name it, we had it. We were gasping for air, aching muscles were sending neurons to our brain begging us to stop and the shades we wear failed to hide the agony in our face, but it was amazing we managed a wry of smile if not the thumbs up sign as we pass each other by. This is why I love the spirit of the tri's.

[joecax]

official results are out. no splits this time and not all participants are on the list

http://www.triathlon.org.ph/completedraces.htm#

[valcaro]

official results are out. no splits this time and not all participants are on the list

http://www.triathlon.org.ph/completedraces.htm#

mga winners ra man ni...

morag naa to ni email sa ato tanan (kadtong nagbutang og email sa entry form) og excel spreadsheet. pero mao ra gihapon walay splits... ang total ra..

[chono]

nakabantay bitaw sad ko... naa ra diay sa pikas email ad nako.

NAGT Cebu 2011 results attached

[el toro]

pdw1, you're right on the spot! 

see you guys on the next race! pain fest again

[pdw1]

mackoy, joecax & el toro,
Thanks. i should have posted earlier at welcome thread since im new to the site but i find the write up necessary both for the players who may have the same experience as mine and the organizers to strengthen what is positive and to improve or rectify the shortcoming, but always in a good way with the clear of all intentions.  After all we wouldn't have the time money sweat  blood ???and tears and all forms of bodily liquids   spent on events like this if we didn't love the game.
to the few and the proud, (dili u.s. marines ha), see you in the next race.