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Kemah, Texas
United States
ONURMARK
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 51m 12s
Overall Rank = 229/502
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 50/85
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:15 and had my bagel and PB. Walked to transition and got set up. Stood around for a while and loaded on the boat. Seemed like we waited forever at the dock.
Event warmup:

Limited stretching
Swim
  • 31m 41s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Fun swim. First ocean swim, but enjoyed it. Goal was to maintain three stroke breathing and this worked well.

The course was about 200 yds long according to RD, so I am happy with time considering I was holding back.
What would you do differently?:

Sight better and anticipate the current better.
Transition 1
  • 02m 52s
Comments:

Long run from bay to T1, but no hang ups.

First time going sockless and with shoes clipped in. No problems.
Bike
  • 1h 17m 54s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.14 mile/hr
Comments:

I was supposed to use HR and stay in zone 3, but my garmin was giving me bad info, so after 8 miles of taking it too easy I sped up and just went on perceived effort
What would you do differently?:

have a better HR monitor
Transition 2
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

pretty smooth
Run
  • 57m 12s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

First time to finish strong at an international distance! I had a some left in the tank, but i am happy with my run. I was saving my legs for the bridge and there was only .2 miles left after it, so I wasn't comfortable picking up the pace until the bridge was done.
What would you do differently?:

Not stop to use the bathroom after the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

Ate and went home

What limited your ability to perform faster:

HR Monitor

Event comments:

Another great ONURmark production!




Last updated: 2010-11-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:41 | 1640 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 33/85
Overall: 0/502
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleeveless
Course: Straight shot from boat to shore
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:52
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:17:54 | 24.85 miles | 19.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/85
Overall: 0/502
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: Flat with a strong headwind that turned into a tailwind at the end.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:17
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
00:57:12 | 06.2 miles | 09m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 59/85
Overall: 0/502
Performance: Good
Course: Flat with an out and back over the Kemah bridge!
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5