Lake Geneva - TriathlonOlympic


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Fontana, Wisconsin
United States
www.lakegenevasports.com
59F / 15C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 2h 59m 10s
Overall Rank = 236/430
Age Group = 35-40
Age Group Rank = 32/50
Pre-race routine:

This was my first Olympic Tri. I stayed at a friends house about 20 mins away. Woke up had a bannana gatorade, and a Cliff bar while driving in the rain to the race site. Was lucky to find street parking. Rushed to the rack and finally set up near the back. Unfortuatly I didn't think to bring any to protect my gear from the rain so everything go soaked (will never make that mistake again).
Event warmup:

Swam a couple of lengths in the Lake, I used my wet suit and I thought the water was fine, not to cold or choppy.
Swim
  • 28m 31s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 04m 47s
Comments:

Everything was soaking wet. We had to stay in line for the first 3/4 of a mile and that was very frustrating.
What would you do differently?:

Bring plastic bags
Bike
  • 1h 23m 23s
  • 25.1 miles
  • 18.06 mile/hr
Comments:

Lost my water bottle and was pleased that they had them available at the half way point on the ride. Not sure if that's normal but I was happy to have it.
What would you do differently?:

Be very very cautious going over the rail road crossing (train tracks).
Transition 2
  • 02m 18s
Comments:

Much better T2 than T1
What would you do differently?:

Salt tabs and more fluids, my legs were starting to cramp.
Run
  • 1h 00m 13s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 43s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Hydration and salt tabs and more hydration and salt. The cramps were unbearable.
Post race
Warm down:

walked it off, lots of fluids.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cramping

Event comments:

Good event well orgainized. I honestly think the rain was what made the start so late. Course was nice, just needed to take it easy going over the RR crossing, and I was not physically prepared for the hills on the run. I didn't even know that people took salt tabs etc to help prevent cramping. Beautiful area, nice course, lots and lots of food post race. Just was really wet but I think most people made the best of the situation.




Last updated: 2010-12-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:31 | 1640 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/50
Overall: 0/430
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: Straight out and back, very visable and easy to sight. Nice beach start, no weeds. Gets deep fast.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 64F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:47
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:23:23 | 25.1 miles | 18.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/50
Overall: 0/430
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: I had a pretty good spill going over the train tracks, actually have a scar on my left arm from when I went down. Took me probably 4 minutes to get the bike back in riding condition. I would be much more careful crossing those tracks. I was warned about them from people who did it the previous year but I didn't know how slippery they actually were until I was laying on the ground.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:18
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:00:13 | 06.2 miles | 09m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/50
Overall: 0/430
Performance: Below average
Course: Killer Hill at the beginning, I actually saw them paint in on the ground "KILLER HILL" and it held true for me. I was in full on cramp mode and struggled up the hill and through out the run.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4