Timberman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Grand Rapids, Minnesota
United States
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 15m 30s
Overall Rank = 33/148
Age Group = 24-29
Age Group Rank = 6/10
Pre-race routine:

Had a light breakfast of a bagle and a slim fast bar. Had about one liter or water between 5:00 am and race time. Rushed through check in and body marking trying to save enough time for a warm up.
Event warmup:

Short warm up. Quick spin on the bike and a short run on the golf course. Did some sight stretching and began squeezing into my wet suit.
Swim
  • 23m 21s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 34s / 100 meters
Comments:

This was my first International distance swim. It was really choppy and the first section was in the waves until the half way point. I felt really comfortable plowing through the waves, however, I did take on some water. I came out of the water feeling really good.
What would you do differently?:

I would give myself more time to warm up in the water. I would also tro to do more open water swims in chpy conditions.
Transition 1
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

I forgot to open the velcro on my shoes. So when I went to put my feet into them after I was up to speed I had to reach down and open them. Not a real big deal, but this is something that I need to pay more attention to.
What would you do differently?:

Open my shoes!!!
Bike
  • 1h 06m 27s
  • 24 miles
  • 21.67 mile/hr
Comments:

I just tried to maintain my goal HR and pace for my upcoming 70.3. It went well and actually felt really easy considering the nasty hills. Got off the bike feeling pretty fresh.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. This race was only to work on my 70.3 pace, and it worked out great.
Transition 2
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

I took off and forgot my gel for the run. Turned around and went back for it. Still made it out of transtion ahead of the three people I came off the bike with.
What would you do differently?:

Remember to put gel in my pocket before I get off the bike.
Run
  • 43m 14s
  • 6 miles
  • 07m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

Ok, so I can train with no socks, but I can't race with no socks. My feet were wet from all the water I was putting over my head and my shoes ruined my feet. I had some pretty nasty cuts and open blisters by the end of the run. Good news is that the run pace felt great. It was just a nice easy cruise to finish the race. I didn't push at all.
What would you do differently?:

I think that I will wear socks if I race in those shoes again. Or, I may by a different pair of flats to race that distance.
Post race
Warm down:

Due to my ruined feet, I only ran about a mile barefoot to cooldown before I had a good stretch. Then we walked into the race to rinse off and cool down. My feet were getting swarmed by all kinds of little fish. Kind of freaky!!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing. I just went out and had an easy day at the races. I think that I am getting close to being ready for the Steelhead.

Event comments:

This is a great race in a great part of MN. The swim is great, you can see bottom for the entire swim. The volunteers are great and there was plenty of water available.




Last updated: 2006-03-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:21 | 1500 meters | 01m 34s / 100meters
Age Group: 6/10
Overall: 10/148
Performance: Good
Suit: DeSoto First Wave Full
Course: Clock wise triangle.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:36
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:06:27 | 24 miles | 21.67 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 31/148
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Hills, hills, and more hills. And when it ran out of hills it through out a brutal false flat.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:54
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:43:14 | 06 miles | 07m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 36/148
Performance: Good
Course: Pretty flat out and back. It had a nice gravel section in the middle which really helped the heat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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