ITU Edmonotn/World Masters Games - TriathlonOlympic


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Edmonotn, Alberta
Canada
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21.5C / 71F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 25m 8s
Overall Rank = 5/
Age Group = 30-39 Clydes.
Age Group Rank = 3/
Pre-race routine:

Arrived at race site at 0645h by bus due to road closuers for the race.
Event warmup:

Ran for about 10 minutes to try and get warm. Lubed up bike, checke tire pressure. Got changed and went to the marshalling area for the heat.
Swim
  • 27m 3s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 48s / 100 meters
Comments:

Not my best effort in the water. Couldn't get comfortable. Wasn't able to get into the groove. It really felt like I had to work to damn hard to get anywhere out there. My shoulder still isn't 100% (maybe 75%?). Couldn't see anyone to draft off of, the water clarity was that bad.
What would you do differently?:

I dunno. I need more pool time but I need to balance that with recovery for the shoulder.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Good T1. I think I was just happy to be out of the water, and ready to make up ground on my strength.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Good T1.
Bike
  • 1h 10m 32s
  • 40 kms
  • 34.03 km/hr
Comments:

A good ride. The wind was hell though (30-60kph). Whenever you went over the bridge, the bike would start bucking around and you really had to be aware. I heard that one competetor even got blown into the divider on the bridge and crashed out. Not cool. I felt strong and made up some time here.
It was frustrating that people cannot learn to stay on the left. I had to pass at least 4 or 5 people on the right b/c they were hugging the lines. You call out to them, but with all the wind, they couldn't hear. And it just got worse as the laps went on and more people were on course. It sucks being forced to pass on the right going 65kph when there's nowhere else to go.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Good, solid ride.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Had a bit of a brain fart racking the bike. Couldn't get it on the rack at first, too a couple of seconds....duh...
Speed lace on the right shoe wouldn't grab at first, had to stop after about 100m and re-adjust it.
What would you do differently?:

Rack the bike properly.
Run
  • 47m 6s
  • 10 kms
  • 04m 43s  min/km
Comments:

Ok run, took about 1.5k to get comfortable. First 1.5 laps I ran in at a comfortable pace, and then decided I needed to try and make up some more time. Pushed up the pace, and then really ran the last 1.5k hard.
What would you do differently?:

Overall okay. Maybe kick a little sooner.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked for about 10 min, got some poweraide and water down. Then straight to the massage tent.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My swim sucked. Plain and simple.

Event comments:

This is a well organized event that flows really well. My only complaint is how slow they are on posting results.
It was cool sticking around for the ITU pro race after and watching the pros and how they light it up! Took tons of pictures.




Last updated: 2005-07-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:03 | 1500 meters | 01m 48s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: xterra long sleve
Course: Lake swim in Hawerlack Park. A two lap 750m course. The water here is not nice. Actually, its kinda gross.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 22C / 71F Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:10:32 | 40 kms | 34.03 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: A hilly 4 lap 40k ride. Really have to pick when you're going to eat/drink as it seems like you are always either climbing or decending.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:47:06 | 10 kms | 04m 43s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: 3 lap course, fairly flat on ashpalt.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4