Guelph Lake Weekend - Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Guelph, Ontario
Canada
Trisport Canada
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 21m 34s
Overall Rank = 532/620
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 28/35
Pre-race routine:

Work up early. Ate, dressed and left.
Event warmup:

Walk and dynamic movements.
Swim
  • 34m 52s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 19s / 100 meters
Comments:

They sent all of us at the same time. It was way too many people. Took me 15 min to finally find a spot to swin. BUT, I kept cool and just hung with the group.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe try to find a spot on the outside edge instead.
Transition 1
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Transition went well overall. A little dizzy puttin on my shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Think about is putting the shoes on the peddle first woudl be any easier.
Bike
  • 1h 34m 31s
  • 42 kms
  • 26.66 km/hr
Comments:

Windy going northbound but I was able to keep a steady pace. Two bottles of HEED was just enough for the bike. My bike seat and chain needed reparing during the ride, I feel back to about 25 people.
What would you do differently?:

Get more hill training.
Transition 2
  • 01m 43s
Comments:

I actually stopped for a pee before heading out on the run. Whomever planned to put those 2 potta-johns out at the end of the run fence needs to be thanked. I felt way more relaxed not having to feel the bladder pressure.
Run
  • 1h 08m 19s
  • 10 kms
  • 06m 50s  min/km
Comments:

I am glad that I decided not to use a fuel belt. The aid stations were perfect. I am pretty happy with my overall run pace and kepted up with all the runners.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and strecthed. Tood some pictures with WTC.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience.

Event comments:

There were ALOT of people. I wish that they would have done age waves for the swim start.




Last updated: 2010-05-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:52 | 1500 meters | 02m 19s / 100meters
Age Group: 18/35
Overall: 406/620
Performance: Good
Suit: Yes
Course: 2 squares, shot gun start.
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 35F / 2C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:11
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: Good
Biking
01:34:31 | 42 kms | 26.66 km/hr
Age Group: 28/35
Overall: 503/620
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: The course of hilly but not inpossible. Very nice scenery which made the time go by fast. There were some rough spots at the beginning which made it very bumpy.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:43
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:08:19 | 10 kms | 06m 50s  min/km
Age Group: 31/35
Overall: 553/620
Performance: Good
Course: Rolling hills. Really, there were no flat parts. There were 2-3 hills that I just decided to walk. Lots of aid station with both water and gateraid.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4