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Lake Worth, Florida
United States
Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce
82F / 28C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 16m 34s
Overall Rank = 8/43
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 2/
Pre-race routine:

Get kids set up with their volunteer stuff, potty stops, pick up packet, get transition area set up.
Event warmup:

Stretching, VERY little swim just to warm up. No jogging because of calf problem.
Swim
  • 13m 27s
  • 440 yards
  • 03m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

VERY choppy and wavy. Difficult to sight and went way off course several times. Actually got a little disoriented and a little seasick it was so rough. One of the toughest swims I've been in.
What would you do differently?:

Better job of sighting.
Transition 1
  • 00m 50s
What would you do differently?:

I'm pretty happy with transitions.
Bike
  • 37m 48s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 19.84 mile/hr
Comments:

Did much better than I expected. Could feel the calf the whole time but didn't seem to slow me down too much.
What would you do differently?:

I was happy with anything I could get.
Transition 2
  • 00m 57s
Comments:

Very happy with the transitions. Just started competing completely sockless last race and it seems to be okay so far.
Run
  • 23m 32s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

Calf pain didn't slow me down as much as I thought it would. The hill of the bridge was a killer though.
What would you do differently?:

Couldn't really push it much. Couldn't really push off hard with my left leg.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking around, little stretching, rehydrating.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Injured calf last week after another triathlon. Still very tight and painful with running.

Event comments:

This race was supposed to be held in the beginning of September but was postponed due to the hurricanes. It was really sad to see the big Lake Worth Pier broken in 3 pieces over the ocean. It took a huge hit during the storms.




Last updated: 2004-10-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:27 | 440 yards | 03m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/
Overall: 0/43
Performance: Below average
Suit: Tri-suit
Course: In the Atlantic, out, round the buoy and south to last buoy and then in.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: High
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 00:50
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:37:48 | 12.5 miles | 19.84 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/
Overall: 0/43
Performance: Good
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: Over Lake Worth Bridge to Federal HWY north, then U-turn south..two loops up and down Federal, then back over bridge and into transition area.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:32 | 03.1 miles | 07m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/
Overall: 0/43
Performance: Good
Course: Over the Lake Worth Bridge and through park along intracoastal, then return over the bridge and back to the finish line. Had to run around the path sometimes in the park due to trees that fell down and haven't been picked up yet.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2004-10-13 9:29 PM

, Alabama
Subject: Tropical Triathlon

2004-10-14 12:33 AM
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2004-10-14 3:52 PM
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Member
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Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon
I quote what Lara SD has written.
And Congratulations!
2004-10-14 8:56 PM
in reply to: #72455

, Alabama
Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon

Thanks guys.  No, it's not supposed to be my last race.  I'm scheduled to do a 1/2 marathon on Halloween and a 1/2 IM on November 21.  Training is almost halted right now, so everything's a little bit up in the air.

Sharon

2004-10-17 9:41 PM
in reply to: #72181

Extreme Veteran
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50025
Brisbane
Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon
Congratulations! It's tough to battle with an injury during a race. Your run times were still pretty good (you would have outrun me!).

Is your Nov. 21 Half IM, the Miami Man?
2004-10-17 10:36 PM
in reply to: #73471

, Alabama
Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon

dragoman - 2004-10-17 9:41 PM Is your Nov. 21 Half IM, the Miami Man?

Yes, it is.  I have a lot of friends doing it and if I think I can finish it without hurting myself, I'm definitely in.  Are you going?

Sharon

2004-10-17 10:36 PM
in reply to: #73471

, Alabama
Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon

Oops!  I REALLY need to be more patient with my computer.  Hit the button twice again!



Edited by snikpos 2004-10-17 10:37 PM
2004-10-17 10:40 PM
in reply to: #73479

Extreme Veteran
534
50025
Brisbane
Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon
Most likely...I have two days left to decide! Registration closes on Oct. 19.

I'm not fully recovered from an injury, so I'm still unsure. My bike and I are traveling to Miami from Nov 19 to Dec 1 anyways.
2004-10-18 11:06 PM
in reply to: #72181

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Jacksonville, FL
Subject: RE: Tropical Triathlon
Great race!! The tough race was in Miami though.
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