Kerr Lake Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Henderson, North Carolina
United States
Set-up, Inc
80F / 27C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 16m 29s
Overall Rank = 20/284
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 4/15
Pre-race routine:

Only slept about two hours the night before. Not sure what my deal is lately on that. Went to dinner at Brooke & Nicolais place and had some awesome salmon and beet dish with a few glasses of wine.

Got out of bed at 4:45. had usual oatmeal and some tea. MLK met me downstairs at 5:45 and we were on our way.


Event warmup:

Easy jog while MLK waited in portojohn lines. Did some easy swimming while waiting for start
Swim
  • 27m 31s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 50s / 100 meters
Comments:

Well, I felt like I was going fast?
What would you do differently?:

perhaps swim more long sets in training at race pace
Transition 1
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

Getting faster at this at least
What would you do differently?:

I was happy with it
Bike
  • 1h 06m 24s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 22.45 mile/hr
Comments:

I don't know what the deal has been with the cycling lately. Just had no top end today. Ride felt comfortable, but I could not push it. Maybe 3MM from last weekend was still in legs?
What would you do differently?:

Need more Olympic specific training
Transition 2
  • 01m 20s
Comments:

Felt pretty good except getting shoes laced up. Ran out with hat, glasses, number in hand
What would you do differently?:

Try some speed lacing system
Run
  • 39m 59s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 06m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt pretty good, though a little light headed (perhaps from Infinit caffeine?). Felt pretty comfortable and did not seem to be working too hard. I was joking with MLK out on course and even stopped to pose for picture.
What would you do differently?:

I probably could push it a bit harder, but this was good for today
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and ate some spaghetti

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cycling was weak today

Event comments:

Set-up always does a great job. This was my first Try development series race and it was as well done as the NCTS race, though less crowded. There was still ample competition at the front of the field as my percentile rank shows!




Last updated: 2009-05-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:31 | 1500 meters | 01m 50s / 100meters
Age Group: 7/15
Overall: 51/284
Performance: Below average
Actual swimming time was 26:53
Suit: Full
Course: Counter clockwise triangular. Good visability. No issues
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:17
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:06:24 | 24.85 miles | 22.45 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/15
Overall: 30/284
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling, but no climbs
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:20
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:39:59 | 06.21 miles | 06m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/15
Overall: 12/284
Performance: Good
Course: Gradual uphill on way out, gradual descent on way back. Pretty fast course, except for the many sharp turn arounds
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4