The Vitruvian - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Rutland Water, England
United Kingdom
Pacesetter Events
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 41m 47s
Overall Rank = 526/100
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 119/
Swim
  • 36m 18s
  • 1900 meters
  • 01m 55s / 100 meters
Comments:

A good swim, I was pleased with it. More to come though. I want 32 minutes next time.
Transition 1
  • 02m 59s
Comments:

My glasses steamed up and I struggled to get my gloves on. In the end I didn't bother with them. I lost time there...
What would you do differently?:

Not bother with gloves!
Bike
  • 2h 42m 31s
  • 85 kms
  • 31.38 km/hr
Comments:

The bike was good. I pushed hard, judged it about right. :)
What would you do differently?:

More practice in the saddle.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

No probs, good transition
Run
  • 2h 18m 26s
  • 21 kms
  • 06m 35s  min/km
Comments:

My run was poor. It was ok till about 6 miles when my quads were shot. I need to ramp up my running this winter, it let down my race.
What would you do differently?:

More long runs in training.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Quads

Event comments:

It was a great race, it was very well organised. Top race. :)




Last updated: 2009-08-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:18 | 1900 meters | 01m 55s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 372/100
Performance: Good
Suit: Foor F4
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:59
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:42:31 | 85 kms | 31.38 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 296/100
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
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
02:18:26 | 21 kms | 06m 35s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 703/100
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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