Buckeye Lake Triathlon & Duathlon - Duathlon


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Millersport, Ohio
United States
HFP Racing
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 08m 9s
Overall Rank = 74/76
Age Group = Mountain bike F
Age Group Rank = 1/1
Run
  • 34m 55s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 11m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

Started out too fast. Had a tough time through the first mile and then calmed down to run my own pace. Had a gel pack going into T1.
What would you do differently?:

Run at my own pace - I tried to keep up with the pack when I knew that wasn't possible.
Transition 1
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

Wore a hydration pack and had trouble getting it positioned properly. All in all though, I was happy with transition. I wore running shoes on bike and did not have to spend the time changing.
What would you do differently?:

Overall smoother transition - I did everything I wanted to do, I just needed to do it with less fumbling (Gloves, helmet, hydration pack)
Bike
  • 51m 27s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 14.50 mile/hr
Comments:

Still getting comfortable with the bike. Don't wear straps or clipless pedals - Although a friend gave my some straps to try, I still have the need to be able to put my feet on the ground at will. Had 2nd gel pack near the end of the bike portion so I could get good water intake with it. Had a couple of gear changes on the hills when the bike slipped to another gear, which was pretty disconcerning.
What would you do differently?:

Overall pretty happy with the bike. It was my fastest time one the course. I just need more hill work and more time overall on the bike to become more comfortable.
Transition 2
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

T-2 went well - had gloves off before going into transition. I usually fumble with them most. I walked through transition to catch my breath and get my legs before 2nd run.
Run
  • 39m 48s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 12m 48s  min/mile
Comments:

Walked a couple of segments. After a mile or so, finally got a pace going and was able to maintain it.
What would you do differently?:

I think I just need more miles and time on my feet. I don't know anything else that I can do to get faster and more comfortable.
Post race
Warm down:

Short walk and stretch. Had an excited family waiting for me that wouldn't be ignored!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience

Event comments:

What an awesome experience. Back in December I couldn't run 1/10th of a mile, so it is just a blast for me to be able to compete. Every time I wasn't sure what to do on the course, there was a volunteer telling me where to go. I was worried about competing at my skill level, but the encouragement and well wishes from other competitors was so encouraging and made the experience a terrific first race. Orgnaizers were also the best, answering all of my newbie questions with a smile and patience. Thanks everyone for a great race!




Last updated: 2005-08-09 12:00 AM
Running
00:34:55 | 03.11 miles | 11m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/1
Overall: 73/76
Performance: Good
Course: Relatively flat - a couple of small hills
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
T1
Time: 01:06
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Below average
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:51:27 | 12.43 miles | 14.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/1
Overall: 72/76
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 1st five miles had some pretty tough hills. Relatively flat to ripples after that.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Bad
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:53
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:39:48 | 03.11 miles | 12m 48s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/1
Overall: 72/76
Performance: Average
Course: Relatively flat - a couple of small hills
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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] 5