Lake Geode Challenge Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Danville, Iowa
United States
Heart of America Triathlon series
84F / 29C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 18m 5s
Overall Rank = 7/125
Age Group = Male 30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/9
Pre-race routine:

Didn't have to get up to early since this is a small race and we stayed in Burlington which is only about 15 min away. Ate a banana and cliff bar and was on my way to Geode state park.
Event warmup:

Ran just a bit, which was a first, and swam just a little.
Swim
  • 21m 37s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went out way too fast trying to catch the hotshot 22 year old who beat everyone by about a minute. Kept veering left on the return trip.
What would you do differently?:

Not go out so fast and sight better
Transition 1
  • 00m 49s
Comments:

Had some difficulty getting clipped in again and my left shoe wasn't strapped, so that slowed me down getting up to speed
What would you do differently?:

Learn to start with shoes on peddals?
Bike
  • 1h 10m 14s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.23 mile/hr
Comments:

Had some gear change problems after coming up one of the hills. Could't get back into the big chain ring, finally shifted the rear gears a bit and got the front to shift again.
What would you do differently?:

Shift the front more to get used to the gearing
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Ran around to back side of the rack and had to run around to the correct side, but not bad other than that.
What would you do differently?:

Go to the correct side of the rack.
Run
  • 44m 25s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 09s  min/mile
Comments:

The hills were a challenge for sure. Felt like it would have been just as fast to walk some of them. I am pretty happy with my pace given the challenge of the run course.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Post race
Warm down:

None. Tried to cool down and re-hydrate

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Some gearing and sighting issues. Transitions were much improved.

Event comments:

A great race and very challenging. Well run. I earned myself a Geode trophy and a new Olympic PR by 16 minutes!




Last updated: 2011-06-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:37 | 1640 yards | 01m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/9
Overall: 5/125
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Out and back with a little dog leg.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:49
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:10:14 | 24.85 miles | 21.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 14/125
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Hilly, but fun
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:44:25 | 06.21 miles | 07m 09s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/9
Overall: 11/125
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back and very hilly, very challenging.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5