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Miami, FL
United States
Sommers Sports
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 06m 8s
Overall Rank = 120/
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Pre-race routine:

Use bathroom. Set up bike.
Event warmup:

Stretch.
Swim
  • 33m 1s
  • 0 yards
  • / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim. Didn't push and finished faster than expected.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 45s
Comments:

First time I tried to start with shoes on bike. Although I practiced it didn't work out well. Right shoe - the tongue went down into shoe and one strap came out. Left shoe - 2 straps came out of shoe. Had trouble getting shirt on.
What would you do differently?:

Get different shoes for triathlons. Either wear shirt during swim or go without one.
Bike
  • 1h 26m 25s
  • 25.7 miles
  • 17.84 mile/hr
Comments:

Rode hard but disappointed with overall time. I think my cadence was too fast. Usually I am about 85 and race was closer to 92.
What would you do differently?:

Slower cadence and higher gear. Practice hills before race.
Transition 2
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

Good transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 1h 03m 31s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 10m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran a good first mile but slowed down due to fatigue.
What would you do differently?:

Slower first mile. Better training.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking, Drinking Endurox

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training. I trained hard but probably should have done more long training sessions.




Last updated: 2004-10-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:01 | 00 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:45
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
01:26:25 | 25.7 miles | 17.84 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Flat except for 3 times over the causeway - 6 short steep climbs. Had to turn into transition area between laps 1-2, 2-3.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:22
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:03:31 | 06.2 miles | 10m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Course: Flat. 2 3.1 mile loops.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2004-10-12 5:49 AM

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Subject: Tri America

2004-10-12 7:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Tri America
Congrats on finishing your race Bob.  Way to GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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