Anthony Farrace Memorial Splash and Dash Duathlon - Biathlon (swim/run)


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Marlton Lakes, New Jersey
United States
DQ Events
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 32m 33s
Overall Rank = 34/98
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 4/
Pre-race routine:

Got there early and got a good transition spot.
Event warmup:

Warmed up by swimming down to the start. Its a point to point swim so instead of walking down the rocky dirt path, we swam. Not sure why I haven't done this before.
Swim
  • 08m 51s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

Best.Swim.Ever. Started in the back to avoid the chaos (even with small field). Had a great start and just tried to stay steady. Did a lot of sighting to find a line ahead and make sure I was avoiding people. Squeezed through some tight spaces but stayed calm and kept swimming. Passed a bunch of guys from the front and just tried to stay steady. Toward the end came up on a bouy and realized my line was off. The course turns to the left at the end, toward the beach and I didn't account for the turn. Quickly readjusted and picked up my pace toward the finish. Kept swimming as long as I could instead of standing up and wading/running. Much more efficient.
What would you do differently?:

Just a little better sighting and maybe a quicker turnover, but I really can't complain about this.
Transition 1
  • 00m 31s
Comments:

Doesn't show up on the official results and so my run time is also off, but I had a good transition. Time is from my watch.
What would you do differently?:

Get into shoes quicker.
Run
  • 23m 11s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

Run time is off because they didn't get my transition time. I had a good run though. My plan was to get HR under control, set a comfortable pace on the way out and then pick it up after the turn around. Goal achieved. Negative split and felt strong on the way back in.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed some gatorade and cheered on other finishers

Event comments:

Third time for this one, will continue doing it.




Last updated: 2009-07-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:51 | 440 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 35/98
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Point to point.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time:  00:31
Overall: Good
Removing cap, goggles and wetsuit: Good
Getting into shoes: Average
Running
00:23:11 | 03 miles | 07m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/98
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back
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