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Tempe, Arizona
United States
Red Rock Co.
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 56m 8s
Overall Rank = 162/180
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 19/23
Pre-race routine:

Woke up about 4:00 am, ate Wheaties Fuel and Gatoraide.
Event warmup:

Stretched and did a short jog. Tried to stay warm. It was a little cold. Tried to calm the First tri nerves.
Run
  • 27m 44s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 57s  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't really have a plan for the 5k. Just wanted to go out slow and not burn my legs up because I knew it was going to be a long day.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, I was happy with the 5k.
Transition 1
  • 04m 2s
Comments:

Got in and out with no problem. Took my time and tried not to forget anything.
What would you do differently?:

Should have ran out with the bike.
Bike
  • 3h 37m 25s
  • 56 miles
  • 15.45 mile/hr
Comments:

The first loop out I think everybody and their dog passed me. I thought I was doing pretty good a 16 mph. There were slot of fast folks out there. I had to stop at the porta potty coming back on the first loop. I couldn't get down on the aero bars. The wind on the second loop slowed me down a little but I finished ahead of schedule.
What would you do differently?:

More time in the saddle. My butt got a little sore coming back on the 2nd loop.
Transition 2
  • 05m 20s
Comments:

Legs were shot. Had to walk the bike through transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 41m 4s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs were pretty smoked from the start. All I can say is I gutted it out and finished.
What would you do differently?:

Need to do more bricks. I did a lot of transition runs but only a couple of bricks.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing special. Just stretched out and got something to eat. Then went home and took a nap.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Inexperience. This was my first triathlon of any distance. Now I know the areas that need work. I'm definitely hooked.

Event comments:

It was a great race. Looking forward to racing with Red Rock again. Maybe SOMA.




Last updated: 2010-11-17 12:00 AM
Running
00:27:44 | 03.1 miles | 08m 57s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/23
Overall: 155/180
Performance: Good
Course: 5k loop around Tempe Town Lake
Keeping cool Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 04:02
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Average
Getting up to speed and into shoes:
Biking
03:37:25 | 56 miles | 15.45 mile/hr
Age Group: 21/23
Overall: 171/180
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 05:20
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:41:04 | 13.1 miles | 12m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 19/23
Overall: 154/180
Performance: Average
Course: 2 loops around Tempe Town Lake
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4