Lake Geneva Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Fontana, Wisconsin
United States
Lake Geneva Extreme Sports
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 48m 28s
Overall Rank = 123/291
Age Group = 40 - 44
Age Group Rank = 21/44
Pre-race routine:

Bagel, bathroom and stretches
Event warmup:

none
Swim
  • 25m 24s
  • 1448 meters
  • 01m 45s / 100 meters
Comments:

This was my best swim this year. I have been working on my stroke (alittle) and it definitely paid off.
What would you do differently?:

push harder, train more
Transition 1
  • 04m 39s
Comments:

terrible transition, felt like I was in slow motion
What would you do differently?:

remember that I am in a race and kick my own butt
Bike
  • 1h 21m 9s
  • 25 miles
  • 18.48 mile/hr
Comments:

Ihad been riding a little more between races and I was hoping that it would translate into a faster average, but only got 1/2 a mile an hour
What would you do differently?:

Train, Train and Train some more
Transition 2
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Ok transition, but it definitely needs work
What would you do differently?:

not be so far in the back of the transition area
Run
  • 55m 7s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

I read about the killer hill, but experienced more than one killer hill. the run was very hilly and tough.
What would you do differently?:

train on hills, which is tough where I live
Post race
Warm down:

water and walked around

Event comments:

I had a good time and will do it again next year, but I wish they would have the streets closed for the event




Last updated: 2009-08-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:24 | 1448 meters | 01m 45s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/291
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca Equip
Course: Out and back
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:39
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:21:09 | 25 miles | 18.48 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/291
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: out and back with a square
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:11
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:55:07 | 06.2 miles | 08m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/291
Performance: Below average
Course: out, loop and back
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3