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Winder, GA
United States
Tri Blue Sky
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 27m 51s
Overall Rank = 195/474
Age Group = Male 20-24
Age Group Rank = 14/17
Pre-race routine:

Scamper to the transition area, then to the start. Try not to hyperventilate.
Event warmup:

Ran to the bathroom and back.
Swim
  • 15m 48s
  • 600 meters
  • 02m 38s / 100 meters
Comments:

Did well for being severly undertrained. This section needs the most work.
What would you do differently?:

Train more.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

I was pretty flustered with the whole transition. Moved slow and couldn't get my shit together. Better next time.
What would you do differently?:

Move faster.
Bike
  • 44m 7s
  • 12.8 miles
  • 17.41 mile/hr
Comments:

Did fairly well, could have pushed a little more though. Lost a minute or two more than I should have.
What would you do differently?:

Pedal faster and harder.
Transition 2
  • 01m 16s
Comments:

Still new to the whole transition idea. Better next go around.
What would you do differently?:

No dillydallying.
Run
  • 24m 5s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

Good run, but had to stop for OVER A MINUTE b/c my contact almost came out. First race complications.
What would you do differently?:

Wear sunglasses on the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

n/a

What limited your ability to perform faster:

lack of preperation on transitions.

Event comments:

Great first race; couldn't be happier with my first triathlon. I'm hooked.


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Last updated: 2005-05-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:48 | 600 meters | 02m 38s / 100meters
Age Group: 13/17
Overall: 0/474
Performance: Average
Suit: Craft Race suit
Course: Out and back, with an acute angle.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:44:07 | 12.8 miles | 17.41 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/17
Overall: 0/474
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Hilly, with one challenging hill that worked me both times.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:16
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:24:05 | 03.1 miles | 07m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/17
Overall: 0/474
Performance: Good
Course: Nice course, two good hills.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %?
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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