Reeds Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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East Grand Rapids, Michigan
United States
East Grand Rapids
53F / 12C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 10m 24s
Overall Rank = 615/810
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 88/95
Pre-race routine:

Got up about 4:45. Ate some toast with PB and left around 5:30.
Event warmup:

Not much. Set up in the transition area, talked and walked.
Swim
  • 29m 11s
  • 880 yards
  • 03m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

DFL for my age group on the swim. I guess swimming into the wind was much harder than I thought. Of course, I swim the breaststroke without putting my head in the water..

What would you do differently?:

I've got to learn how to swim freestyle. I'm a bit shocked at my swim time. Almost 7 minutes slower than last year.
Transition 1
  • 04m 14s
Comments:

Also slower than last year. I don't know why I'm so slow on the transitions.
What would you do differently?:

Guess I'll have to practice those too!
Bike
  • 55m 43s
  • 18 miles
  • 19.38 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt pretty good on the bike. I'm surprised that it was the low 19's. It "felt" faster.
What would you do differently?:

I still need to work on the bike training.
Transition 2
  • 02m 14s
What would you do differently?:

More practice!
Run
  • 39m 1s
  • 5 miles
  • 07m 48s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good on the run. I have no concept of speed. No one except some teenager passed me. I did pass two teenagers that passed me on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

No much.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Umm, training.

Event comments:

I enjoyed it very much. I was worried about how cold it was and the cold water given that I don't wear a wetsuit, but everything turned out ok. I'm pretty happy with my effort although I would have like to beat my time from last year.




Last updated: 2010-05-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:11 | 880 yards | 03m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 95/95
Overall: 788/810
Performance: Below average
Suit: Aerotech Designs Tri Shorts
Course: U shaped. First leg was swimming into the wind with the chop in my face.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:14
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:55:43 | 18 miles | 19.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 81/95
Overall: 520/810
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:14
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:39:01 | 05 miles | 07m 48s  min/mile
Age Group: 62/95
Overall: 349/810
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4