Big Lick Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Huddleston, Virginia
United States
Set-up, Inc
83F / 28C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 29m 49s
Overall Rank = 60/227
Age Group = 45-49M
Age Group Rank = 2/17
Pre-race routine:

Typical set up in transition, try not to be jealous of the $$$$ bikes.
Event warmup:

About 5-10 minutes moderate swimming
Swim
  • 24m 46s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

We were swimming directly into the sun towards the first buoy and my navigation was very poor. I also happened to to find my swimming "twin" in my wave and we were politely jostling for position for quite a while.

I got act together towards the middle, but I was a little disappointed in my performance. Swimming is my best segment and I usually do better.
What would you do differently?:

Darker goggles for a bright day.
Transition 1
  • 01m 48s
Comments:

I usually don't have very good transitions, but this one was pretty good.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 1h 15m 43s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.69 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike is my weakest segment, so I was very happy with this result.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, except wish that I could afford a $$$$$$ tri bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

Overall, pretty good. I use laces and am very particular about it. It costs me a few seconds, but it's worth it to me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 46m 4s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

It was hot, and the run was tough. A few of the hills were really difficult.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, chatted, ate

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bike training

Event comments:

I got 3rd in my age group, so I am very happy w/ my performance.




Last updated: 2010-04-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:46 | 1640 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/17
Overall: 36/227
Performance: Average
Suit: Sleeveless wetsuit
Course: Typical
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:48
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:15:43 | 24.85 miles | 19.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/17
Overall: 113/227
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Beautiful rolling course - loved it
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:46:04 | 06.21 miles | 07m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/17
Overall: 47/227
Performance: Good
Course: Rolling hills
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5