Heatwave Classic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Ridgeland, Mississippi
United States
City of Ridgeland
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 38m 7s
Overall Rank = 263/500+
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 18/36
Pre-race routine:

Ate Oatmeal, NO2,1 Salt Tab
Event warmup:

Didn't get there in time to check in and warm up, so, No pre race warm up this time
Swim
  • 20m 51s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

Really Good. Didn't get cpmfortable in my strokes until it was almost over
What would you do differently?:

Pre race swim warm up.and not focus on others grabing you and swimming over you. Focus on stroke during pre race
Transition 1
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

Used rubberband method to hold shoes on bike until I was ready to put them on, REALLY HELPS!!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 1h 14m 7s
  • 24.5 miles
  • 19.83 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 01m 34s
Comments:

Have trouble with tongue on running shoe every time, I use yanks strings, Tongue still slides inside while putting them on
What would you do differently?:

Figure out how to get into running shoes faster
Run
  • 1h 00m 44s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

I feel like I done alright,coming back from a shattered patella 1 year ago
What would you do differently?:

Work on some speed work to get faster
Post race
Warm down:

Drank water and walked around some.

Event comments:

This is a great Olympic size race. Had alot of fun. If you havent done this race, You should do it, at least once.


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Last updated: 2009-05-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:51 | 880 yards | 02m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 15/36
Overall: 0/500+
Performance: Good
Suit: none
Course: Out and back, square style
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:53
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:14:07 | 24.5 miles | 19.83 mile/hr
Age Group: 19/36
Overall: 0/500+
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back, Some traffic, Rolling Hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:34
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Bad
Running
01:00:44 | 06.21 miles | 09m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 21/36
Overall: 0/500+
Performance: Good
Course: lite grade all the way out,downhill coming back on out and back course. Pavemant was asphalt
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %3 lbs
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4