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Piti,
Guam
Guam Triathlon Federation
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 44m 49s
Overall Rank = 27/71
Age Group = m20-24
Age Group Rank = 2/6
Pre-race routine:

the night before I had a nice big pasta dinner. then i got everything packed, and went to bed early
Event warmup:

arrived about an hour before start and took a nice jog down the first stretch of the run. got the heart pumping pretty good!
Swim
  • 22m 11s
  • 1094 yards
  • 02m 02s / 100 yards
Comments:

2 lap swim started bad with a big gulp of seawater...almost came up. then finally settled into a rythm.
What would you do differently?:

not swallow water!
Transition 1
  • 03m 32s
Comments:

need to work on transitions big time! i was unorganized and totally forgot my helmet at first lol
What would you do differently?:

learn to be more organized at transition
Bike
  • 2h 04m 45s
  • 16.78 miles
  • 8.07 mile/hr
Comments:

bike felt really good..trained on the course for a month before race.
What would you do differently?:

do a little more hill work
Transition 2
  • 02m 55s
Comments:

a little more organized, i need to work with my speed changing my shoes.
What would you do differently?:

pre-tied my laces!
Run
  • 1h 11m 26s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 11m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

i ran slow, wasnt really prepared for the steep hills.
What would you do differently?:

run hills more
Post race
Warm down:

after the finish, i ate 2 bananas the jumped into the ocean for a cool swim.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

not enough training, and my organization

Event comments:

would reccommed this race to anyone wanting to race in paradise!




Last updated: 2011-04-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:11 | 1094 yards | 02m 02s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/6
Overall: 26/71
Performance: Average
Suit: none
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:32
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
02:04:45 | 16.78 miles | 8.07 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/6
Overall: 23/71
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: very beautiful course with amazing views. started with a good climb on pavement to warm your legs up, then transitioned to dirt for the remainder with some nice downhills and good climbs.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:55
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:11:26 | 06.21 miles | 11m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/6
Overall: 31/71
Performance: Good
Course: started off down a long straight flat road that seemed to never end. then went into the hills that led to an amazing water/ waterfall run.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4