Pinchot Olympic - TriathlonOlympic


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Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
United States
TriCatSports
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 06m 14s
Overall Rank = 59/81
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 12/12
Pre-race routine:

No food,small amount of water and gatorade
Event warmup:

short jog
Swim
  • 32m 46s
  • 1760 yards
  • 01m 52s / 100 yards
Comments:

Was fine with the swim. REALLY just cruised to gain confidence. Can easily take 6-8 min off next time i think. Start further ahead too, really let eveyone go on start.
What would you do differently?:

Keep practicing techique to relax and get confident
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

Wasnt in a hurry..just trying to relax and finish
Bike
  • 1h 34m 37s
  • 27 miles
  • 17.12 mile/hr
Comments:

really died on 2nd lap-wanted to be sure to finish run. Backed off with NO pushing..

Major lower back problems today..? that's new...
What would you do differently?:

Just need to train..Can do much better
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Knew i was done at this point. No hurry. Hammer Gel etc
What would you do differently?:

Better prep all around and i'll be fine
Run
  • 55m 38s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

Really had back issues off the bike. Really wasnt prepared for this race and was going real easy..
What would you do differently?:

Actually train for this.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk and stretch a little.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

First Olympic and i didnt train much at all. Wanted to do one for a feel of the length and finish...

Event comments:

Great day and real nice setting. I'll do it again but i sure dont think i'll ever like the trail running stuff.




Last updated: 2009-08-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:46 | 1760 yards | 01m 52s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/12
Overall: 73/81
Performance: Good
Suit: full
Course: lake-triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:34:37 | 27 miles | 17.12 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/12
Overall: 48/81
Performance: Bad
Wind: Some
Course: 3 laps with one good climb each
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:55:38 | 06.21 miles | 08m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 12/12
Overall: 61/81
Performance: Below average
Course: Trail running, wet and rocky etc
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3