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Nevis, MN
United States
55F / 13C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 32s
Overall Rank = 71/217
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 15/22
Pre-race routine:

Breakfast of Honey nut cheerios. and make the 10 minute drive to the race
Event warmup:

Tested out the bike. Chatted with Dave (B-one) Kelly and Mark. very relaxed. 30 mins before the race took a clif bar
Swim
  • 10m 8s
  • 450 yards
  • 02m 13s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swam 1/4 of a mile. Didn't get spooked. Didn't stop. Did drift off line a little though. But I'm not going to complain about anything.
What would you do differently?:

Try to stay on course a bit better
Transition 1
  • 03m 11s
Comments:

Relaxed in T1 not wanting to make any silly mistakes. Took on a Gu and headed out. Surprized that the time was 3 min.
What would you do differently?:

I can save some time here by speeding up a bit.
Bike
  • 43m 29s
  • 14 miles
  • 19.32 mile/hr
Comments:

After a mile or two I looked down at the front chain ring and saw I was in the middle ring. I thought pedalling was easy. I quickly shifted up onto the big ring.
At mile 10 I was passed by the first woman at mile 11 the second woman. They passed me in the swim last year.
What would you do differently?:

Pay attention to my gears sooner
Transition 2
  • 01m 19s
Comments:

Seems like a long time, yet everthing went so smoothly.
What would you do differently?:

?
Run
  • 24m 23s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

Sub 8 minute pace after cycling 14 miles! Ian you rock!!! Saw Dave heading for home as I was heading out looking very strong and relaxed.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I'm plenty happy enough with that time
Post race
Warm down:

Erm I was so excited at my time and performance I forgot.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Look. I just smashed 12 minutes off my time from last years race and you ask me what limited my ability to perform faster. Lets get real here.

Event comments:

Placed 15/22 in my age group. Next year I'm going to shoot for top 10. Looking at this years results all I have to do is pick up 3 1/2 minutes.
I love this race.




Last updated: 2005-03-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:08 | 450 yards | 02m 13s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/217
Performance: Good
Suit: QR Ultrafull
Course: Out and back off the public swim beach on Lake Belle Taine. Water was very warm, but still decided to wear my wetsuit for speed and extra confidence
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:29 | 14 miles | 19.32 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/217
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course: Undulating roads around Nevis. Generally quite with little other road traffic
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:19
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:23 | 03.1 miles | 07m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/217
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back on the Heartland trail a Paved cycle trail.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-08-14 7:07 PM

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2005-08-14 9:05 PM
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Knocking 12 minutes of a race in a year is an incredible accomplishment. That 40-49 age group is a tough one; I think you can get top 10 or better though. You look to be in excellent condition with a body type that would mold into a good triathlete. I don't know what a typical training week would look like for you, but there are plans that will get you to progress quite quickly, and plenty of knowledgeable people on this board willing to help. I give a lot of credit to those on this board for helping me with some crucial issues. Send me a PM if I can help you in any way in the future.

Great to meet you at the dinner. I am sure that we will run into one another in the future and I look forward to the encounter.

David
2005-08-15 7:13 AM
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Subject: RE: Northwoods Triathlon

Congrats on the great time!!! I would agree that this race is one of the best races!! I also improved my time, but yours was Great! I am sorry I didn't get to meet up with you but maybe next time!! Again good job!

GJ

2005-08-15 7:53 AM
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Awesome race Ian!! Great job! As always, it was nice to chat with you and Lorrie!
2005-08-15 7:58 AM
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Subject: RE: Northwoods Triathlon
awesome race, ian. sub 8! that's amazing! wish i could have been there!
2005-08-15 10:18 AM
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Princeton, MN
Subject: RE: Northwoods Triathlon
Thanks David;
I appreciate the words of encouragement. My training was pretty relaxed this year. I think from now on I need to be more of a slave to the Heart rate monitor for one thing.
I'll set this as my A race next year.

Ian

2005-08-15 10:22 AM
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Princeton, MN
Subject: RE: Northwoods Triathlon
Thanks Gretchen;
We'll see you there next year. Who knows, with the way we're all talking the race up there will be a big BT contingent there.

Ian
2005-08-15 10:23 AM
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Princeton, MN
Subject: RE: Northwoods Triathlon
Thanks Kelly;
We'll see you at the startline somewhere next year. Buffalo. I should think.

Ian
2005-08-15 10:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Northwoods Triathlon
Thanks Autumn;
It was a perfect day. You really should do this one (hint, hint)

Ian
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