Columbia Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Ellicott City, Maryland
United States
The Columbia Triathlon Association Inc.
70F / 21C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 2h 29m 27s
Overall Rank = 136/1500
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 13/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up and ate a bagel and had a fruit smoothie. Got the gear together and packed the car up at the hotel.
Event warmup:

Not much. With the rain/delay, just tried staying warm.
Swim
  • 25m 21s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 33s / 100 yards
Comments:

Not too bad. Could have gone out harder, but happy with time.
Transition 1
  • 02m 48s
Comments:

Jumped on the bike and knocked my left shoe off, then the heel insert in my right shoe came out. Had to stop and put them on (sorry if I held anyone up).
Bike
  • 1h 13m 24s
  • 25.48 miles
  • 20.83 mile/hr
Comments:

Passed Lauren around 2 miles. 4 miles in my spedometer stopped working, so I just rode off cadence and body feeling. Right fibula head started feeling it, so I didn't push too hard.
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

Happy with this. Took endurolytes and felt great
Run
  • 46m 37s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

Tough course. Knees started acting up right away. Just tried to keep from cramping and finishing healthy.
Post race
Warm down:

Massage!!!! Felt amazing after.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hamstring/knee injuries

Event comments:

Good race. Tough with the rain and run. May not be back for a few years.




Last updated: 2010-05-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:21 | 1640 yards | 01m 33s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1500
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleeveless
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:48
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
01:13:24 | 25.48 miles | 20.83 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1500
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Good course.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:18
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
00:46:37 | 06.21 miles | 07m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1500
Performance: Average
Course: Hills...tough!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5