Lough Neagh Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Ballyronan, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Hi Elbow
17C / 63F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 28m 17s
Overall Rank = 54/133
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 8/21
Pre-race routine:

Midday start so slurping porridge from a flask in the car from 0900. Worked ok. Had a flat which was changed at the race.
Event warmup:

Spin out the bike course with Alex - 20 mins.
Swim
  • 23m 9s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 32s / 100 meters
Comments:

Nearly hurled in T1 so I must have made a bit of effort. Tougher than I thought it should be.
AG 1 - woo feckin hoo
What would you do differently?:

Bit more prep is all. I was really badly prepped for the whole race - this was no different. I think the time wasn't too bad
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

Feet into pedals was a bit ponderous. Otherwise fatigue from the swim was the only issue.
What would you do differently?:

No much
Bike
  • 1h 12m 42s
  • 24.3 miles
  • 20.06 mile/hr
Comments:

Must try harder.
What would you do differently?:

Train more
Transition 2
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

Slow to get the socks on so the run shoes on was slow - I was busted
What would you do differently?:

not much
Run
  • 50m
  • 6.25 miles
  • 08m  min/mile
Comments:

OMG. At least I was consistent. and the times were reasonable. Makes me wonder again what I would be capable of if I trained better.
What would you do differently?:

More running you idiot
Post race
Warm down:

Bit of stretching and walking, then a spin out the road to pick up the car

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Feeling drained and deflated after Causeway impacted training. That and the fact that it's July. Routine was a bit shot.

Event comments:

I felt bad after the event but looking at the results I'm encourage by my times. I know I can perform better with more training. First season I shouldn't be too upset.




Last updated: 2010-06-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:09 | 1500 meters | 01m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/21
Overall: 10/133
Performance: Average
Suit: Orca S2
Course: Marina start 100 m to a left then out to the first bouy. Right to second right to 3rd and into beach. Last 50 meters was about 2 feet deep - too shallow to swim, too deep to run. Did a couple of dolphins and then waded - tough.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 14C / 57F Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:12:42 | 24.3 miles | 20.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/21
Overall: 65/133
Performance: Good
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: 4 lap pretty flat - gentle uphill
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:54
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Bad
Running
00:50:00 | 06.25 miles | 08m  min/mile
Age Group: 16/21
Overall: 83/133
Performance: Bad
Laps 1 and 2 24:51 Lap 3 12:45 Lap 4 12:25
Course: Flat out and back 4 lap loop. Closed roads.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 1
Good race? No
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] 4