Point Walter Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Trievents
24C / 75F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 33m 16s
Overall Rank = 87/248
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 27/63
Pre-race routine:

Had a sleeping tablet night before, got a good sound sleep. Woke up 0445hrs. 2 toast, banana & margarine. Drank 1L water on the way to race. Should have set up my gear the night before and cleaned my bike. Did not do it as I worked that day and swam after.
Event warmup:

Very poor. Mentally and physically did not prepare. Very casual about race which caught up to me somewhat in the ride.
Swim
  • 29m 12s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 57s / 100 meters
Comments:

Swim suit made a difference in output. Got caught up on the rope buoys. Drafted more than normal.
What would you do differently?:

I am considering got Aquaman goggles just to get a little more sight for navigation.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Bike
  • 1h 17m 6s
  • 40 kms
  • 31.13 km/hr
Comments:

Definately switched off through ride. Need to ride my own ride and not look around etc.
What would you do differently?:

Definately focus more prior to the start of race. Concerntrate on my technique. Less Gatorade.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 46m 47s
  • 10 kms
  • 04m 41s  min/km
Comments:

Overall run was good. Definately my weakest leg and need to work on it. 4 lap run start of 4th lap had a real shortening of breath had to back off slightly
What would you do differently?:

Continue to concerntrate of my running style.
Post race
Warm down:

None

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Ride, focus more on my technique, cadence and heart rate.
Run, lack of techqnique - probably could have gone out quicker.


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Last updated: 2009-03-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:12 | 1500 meters | 01m 57s / 100meters
Age Group: 13/63
Overall: 59/248
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: 2 lap rectangular course.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 23C / 73F Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Bad Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:17:06 | 40 kms | 31.13 km/hr
Age Group: 22/63
Overall: 78/248
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: 2 lap course down Hislop turnaround then out to Left Bank then turn around. Quite hilly.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:46:47 | 10 kms | 04m 41s  min/km
Age Group: 42/63
Overall: 142/248
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2kg
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4