Powell3 Triathlon (Swank!) - TriathlonOlympic


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Page, Arizona
United States
Gold Medal Event Management
64F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 52m 45s
Overall Rank = 93/147
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 11/17
Pre-race routine:

Went to the race with Paul and Chris ~6a
Swim
  • 40m 28s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 42s / 100 meters
Comments:

Worst swim ever! Got kicked in the face about 50m into the start. Goggles went off over my head. As I was putting them back on, the swimmers from the back started coming up on me which made it difficult. I started to panic, breathing was way off and decided to breast stoke until I calmed down. Didn't get my composure back until the start of the second lap.
What would you do differently?:

More OWS -- I seriously freaked out and considered quitting right there...
Transition 1
  • 05m 1s
Comments:

Long run up the steep boat ramp -- this was at least a 1/4 mile run to the TA.
Struggled with swim suit removal after coming out of the water.
What would you do differently?:

Swim suit removal -- not enough body glide pre-race.
Bike
  • 1h 16m 36s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.46 mile/hr
Comments:

Good overall. I was happy with my bike. Managed the hills well and the downhills about as fast as I could stomach them.
What would you do differently?:

Still need to recruit more muscle for stronger hill climbs.
Transition 2
  • 01m 35s
What would you do differently?:

Nothing -- pretty smooth transition overall
Run
  • 49m 3s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good coming off the bike and let it loose. I am happy with this run. It was the first time I have broken 50min on a tri 10k.
Splits:
8:40, 8:26, 8:20, 8:21, 8:20, 8:55

What would you do differently?:

The bike/run bricks have really helped me improve my run for a strong finish. I need to keep these up in my workout routine.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swim absolutely killed this race for me...

Event comments:

The backdrop of Lake Powell made this course unbelievably beautiful. The weather was absolutely perfect. Once I got past the swim, I really enjoyed this race. I am glad I pulled myself together and finished the race -- good one for experience going forward. I plan to race this one again next year.
Downside was that the race was not well organized and the goodie bag was one of the weakest ever.


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Last updated: 2009-09-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:40:28 | 1500 meters | 02m 42s / 100meters
Age Group: 100/17
Overall: 132/147
Performance: Bad
Suit: Y
Course: 2 loop - counter clockwise Canyon lake
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 05:01
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:16:36 | 24.85 miles | 19.46 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/147
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: 2 loops Uphill out of the canyon lake from the TA until coming out of the marina. Fast downhill portion on the back end.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:35
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:49:03 | 06.21 miles | 07m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/147
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back. Mostly uphill coming out of the TA and downhill on the return.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4