9th Annual Boilerman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Lafayette, Indiana
United States
Purdue Triathlon Club
52F / 11C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 00m 58s
Overall Rank = /135
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/9
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 6am, had some oatmeal and coffee. Nothing spectacular.
Event warmup:

None. Tried to keep from freezing.
Swim
  • 36m 25s
  • 1750 yards
  • 02m 05s / 100 yards
Comments:

Did great on the swim. Took 10 mins. off of last year's time.
What would you do differently?:

Always need to sight better.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

It was only 52 degrees out. I took the time to dry off.
What would you do differently?:

Hurry it up
Bike
  • 1h 22m 39s
  • 25 miles
  • 18.15 mile/hr
Comments:

It was windy and cold out. I just put the hammer down and rode that fine line.
What would you do differently?:

My brakes need fixed on my bike. The rear one rubbed the second half of the ride.
Transition 2
  • 01m 39s
Comments:

I switched out too much stuff. I should consider putting the garmin on while on the bike, or just leave it off, instead of switching watches.
What would you do differently?:

Hurry it up
Run
  • 57h 44m 35s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 9h 18m 48s  min/mile
Comments:

I nailed this. I rode that fine line of going just hard enough to too hard. Did not walk the first step. Very happy about that.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing.

Event comments:

The Purdue Triathlon club did a good job with this race. I like the race and hope to be able to continue to do it.




Last updated: 2009-12-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:25 | 1750 yards | 02m 05s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/9
Overall: 0/135
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Nineteen Pipeline
Course: Triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:30
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:22:39 | 25 miles | 18.15 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/9
Overall: 0/135
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:39
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
57:44:35 | 06.2 miles | 9h 18m 48s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/9
Overall: 0/135
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3