Lytle Park Triathlon - Duathlon


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Mattoon, Illinois
United States
Mattoon Multisport
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 07m 12s
Overall Rank = 8/50
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/3
Pre-race routine:

Set-up transition area. Had a pop tart to eat an hour before the race start then a gatorade G1 20 minutes prior to start.
Event warmup:

Easy warmp-up jog around the park. Stretched.

Very humid that morning.
Run
  • 06m 30s
  • 1 miles
  • 06m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt pretty good. Did exactly what I wanted to as far as time
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 1
  • 00m 35s
Bike
  • 39m 1s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 19.22 mile/hr
Comments:

The ride out was fun with the tail wind. Averaged about 27mph. The ride back against the wind I probably averaged 15-16 mph.
What would you do differently?:

Probably do nothing differently in the race. Will practice more riding against the wind.
Transition 2
  • 00m 30s
Run
  • 20m 35s
  • 2.85 miles
  • 07m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

The 6.25 mile bike against the wind really drained me. The heat and humidity really slapped me on the face during this part of the race. I did find a comfortable running pace after about 0.75 miles.
What would you do differently?:

Push myself a little harder through the pain.
Post race
Warm down:

hydrate and stretch

Event comments:

It was suppose to be a triathlon but the pool wasn't filled up yet. Something to do with not getting the final drainage upgrade plans from the State of Illinois. Changed to a Run Bike Run at the last minute. For me, it seemed like a good event but was a little disorganized at times. The main issue I had with this race is that I found out it would be a duathlon through members on this site. Never got an email indicating the change nor did I ever get a response to direct emails and voicemails to the race director/staff.

Would I do it again? Probably if there is not another race I can do instead.




Last updated: 2011-03-21 12:00 AM
Running
00:06:30 | 01 miles | 06m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 13/50
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back from the park. Wind no real issue since there was lot of trees surrounding the park and the city streets.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
T1
Time: 00:35
Overall:
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike? Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:39:01 | 12.5 miles | 19.22 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 8/50
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: A fairly flat out and back route. Nearly a straight north/south route. Tailwind first 6.25 miles then a headwind on the way back in. Winds probably 10-15mph
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:30
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:35 | 02.85 miles | 07m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 10/50
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back through town. Fairly flat.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3