SavageMan Triathlon 30.0 - TriathlonOlympic


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Swanton, Maryland
United States
Tri-to-Win Events
45F / 7C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 22m 1s
Overall Rank = 261/392
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up had a banana and went to the race.
Event warmup:

Shiver and think that I shouldn't do this race.
Swim
  • 38m 30s
  • 1637 yards
  • 02m 21s / 100 yards
Comments:

Too cold. Swam into the wind and was frozen before the first turn. Navigation was worse than bad.
What would you do differently?:

Not do the race. I love this race but it was too cold.
Transition 1
  • 05m 25s
Comments:

Was cold cold cold. Tried to dry myself off as much as possible and put on extra layers.
What would you do differently?:

warmer socks.
Bike
  • 1h 29m 45s
  • 22.9 miles
  • 15.31 mile/hr
Comments:

I was so cold it was painful. I lost the feeling in my feet around mile 10. I braked on the down hills and prayed for the long climbs so I could try to warm up. It didn't work.
What would you do differently?:

Warmer socks and maybe cold weather boot covers. Really I had a lot of energy and could have gone much much faster. I just couldn't handle the cold.
Transition 2
  • 02m 56s
Comments:

I was going to quit. I couldn't feel my feet and couldn't move. Still I changed into different socks and started the run.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure.
Run
  • 1h 05m 27s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 10m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Started to feel my feet again around my 2. Started to feel good like I could finish this race and maybe just maybe be ok. Was averaging 8:30 miles and passing people. Finally started to feel good, then mile 4 came and a got a huge knot in my left calf. I walked the last two miles unable to run.
What would you do differently?:

I'm done doing cold weather races. My muscles don't like them
Post race
Warm down:

Got my silver free blanket and packed my stuff in the car. It was time to turn on the heater and drive home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Just the weather. I trained twice as hard this year and was ready for this race.

Event comments:

I absolutely love this race. It is the best. If it was in warm weather I would do it again next year.




Last updated: 2011-06-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:38:30 | 1637 yards | 02m 21s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 348/392
Performance: Bad
Suit: YES
Course: A square course in a lake.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 64F / 18C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:25
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:29:45 | 22.9 miles | 15.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 186/392
Performance: Bad
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: hilly fun course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:56
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:05:27 | 06.21 miles | 10m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 242/392
Performance: Bad
Course: Hills. Nice course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Bad
Mental exertion [1-5] 1
Physical exertion [1-5] 1
Good race? No
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