Grand Rapids Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Ada, Michigan
United States
84F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 38m 57s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M 45 - 49
Age Group Rank = 5/14
Pre-race routine:

Whole Grain Bagel w/BP 2 hours prior. Race was only 5 min from house so I road bike (nice not to have to get up 1 hr earlier just to get there)! Banana 1 hour prior with 32 ox Gatorade. GU 10 min before start.
Event warmup:

15 min before swim did some active-dynamic warmups. Jumping jacks, seal jacks, squats and push-ups. did about 4 sets of 10. Got in water 5 min prior but we had to get back out.
Swim
  • 27m 32s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Our wave got delayed since the M 40-44 group got delayed. I don't know if they made the adjustment or not but i guess it would be the same for everyone. Best buoys I've ever seen at any tri race ive done. Huge and easily sighted. Current I don't think was as big of issue as I anticpated. I slacked off pool work this winter and spring and I cold feel it toward the end. I don't kick at all and I need to start doing some work on that which could help my swim time.
What would you do differently?:

Start to develop kicking into my stroke during tri's. I use the wetsuit as like having a pull-bouy and let my legs float thinking I"m saving them for the bike and run, but I think i need to bite the bullet and start working them more. Adjust goggles before starting - mine started leaking within the first 200m and i had to stop, tread and adjust.
Transition 1
  • 03m 10s
Comments:

Just average. I sat down on my bucket and took the time to dry off which i normally don' do.
What would you do differently?:

wear my bike shirt under wetsuit, don't dry off.
Bike
  • 1h 13m 12s
  • 24.8 miles
  • 20.33 mile/hr
Comments:

Couldn't get my bike computer to the screen i wanted to show cadance. I am in the midst of changing my bike technique to spin at 85+ to hopefully improve my run off the bike. Also just need to increase my engine, need to goto that next level.
What would you do differently?:

Spend time in the bike computer manual to learn my keys better.
Transition 2
  • 02m 2s
Comments:

Transition area was very cramped with people coming in and out both directions. Had to be a little extra cautious.
Run
  • 52m 58s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

AHHH - some major errors - When I came out of T2 I thought I had already been passed by a ton of my age group guys. During the turnaround I stopped for some pics with family friends who where volunteering, walked up the hill, stopped at one of the side streets to say hi to my family - then I miss the podium by 7 min. Not sure if all that took 7 but will not do that again. Photo ops AFTER the race :)


What would you do differently?:

NO STOPPING during the race! Don't ever drink HEED again - ever. I learned very quickly that my stomach doesnt handle that well at all.
Post race
Warm down:

Didn't feel well at finish line from drinking some of the HEED. Had a few pretzels, some watermelon and stretched a little bit.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My running and core strength have to be my training focus the rest of the season. Speed and hill repeats are in store for me.

Event comments:

Post race results quicker on-line and change to the software that allows you to print your specific data. Due to the limitations of the transition area space, I would have liked to see them keep ALL non racers out -in my rack alone there were more non-athletes hanging around during and after the race. Congrats to the GR TRI team for a great event. If it continues, will step up and attempt 1/2 in future.




Last updated: 2010-11-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:32 | 1640 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot Sleeveless
Course: Odd shaped rectangle/triangle design
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:10
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:13:12 | 24.8 miles | 20.33 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back along grand river drive
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:02
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:52:58 | 06.2 miles | 08m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/14
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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