Mid-Summer Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Troutdale, Oregon
United States
AA Sports
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 32m 3s
Overall Rank = 58/197
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 2/5
Pre-race routine:

Did some pre race eating: nutrition bar 1 hour before, 3 GU packets at 5 minute intervals leading up to my start time.
Event warmup:

Swam 200 yards
Swim
  • 23m 19s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 33s / 100 meters
Comments:

At the last minute I got talked out of wearing a full wetsuit by the announcer constantly telling everyone how warm the water was (I get hot in a wetsuit). It was the only suit I had so I did it nude. BIG mistake. Nearly everyone else was wearing one. I lost 1:30 to 2 minutes and a top 10 out of the water as a result.
What would you do differently?:

Next time I'll follow the rule to always wear a wetsuit if they allow it. If I get hot I'll pull my cap off and slow down if I have to. It would still be faster.
Transition 1
  • 03m 14s
Comments:

It was a weird T1 because I didn't have to take off my wetsuit but instead had to wiggle into a tight tri top while I was wet.
Bike
  • 1h 12m 31s
  • 40 kms
  • 33.10 km/hr
Comments:

Got to use my new aero helmet. My hamstrings tightened up with about 4 miles to go. Otherwise I had a shot to beat 20 mph for the first time.
What would you do differently?:

Get a tri bike (I just did)
Transition 2
  • 01m 38s
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 51m 21s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 08s  min/km
Comments:

Good run for me. It was hot
Post race
Warm down:

I sat in the shade and watch the sweat pool up on the ground below me. I didn't realize how hot I was.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing

Event comments:

I have been very good at getting enough liquids and nutrition during the race and this was no exception. I seem to get it right for each race.




Last updated: 2009-07-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:19 | 1500 meters | 01m 33s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/5
Overall: 23/197
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: Triangle
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:14
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:12:31 | 40 kms | 33.10 km/hr
Age Group: 3/5
Overall: 111/197
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Flat
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:38
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:51:21 | 10 kms | 05m 08s  min/km
Age Group: 2/5
Overall: 85/197
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4