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Washington, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 03m 31s
Overall Rank = 90/112
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

stretch. Had some stomach issues that was making it rough to focus.
Event warmup:

short swim to get loose.
Swim
  • 33m 20s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 13s / 100 meters
Comments:

Got kicked in the mouth at the first buoy.
What would you do differently?:

It was obvious that I did not do enough open water swims prior to the event.
Transition 1
  • 02m 4s
Comments:

thought I was faster then the clock shows.
Bike
  • 1h 09m 37s
  • 23.5 miles
  • 20.25 mile/hr
Comments:

beside the stomach issues and my perpetuem not thawing fast enough, the bike portion went well.
What would you do differently?:

Not freeze the perpetuem and do a better job of pacing.
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

T2 felt quick... had some cramping in the left calf.
Run
  • 1h 17m 20s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 12m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

Walked half of the run due to some serious stomach and heat issues...
Post race
Warm down:

stretched and puked!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

the stomach issues is from a poorly planned breakfast.

Event comments:

I have really enjoyed every FSSERIES race that I have participated in. This one stays on the yearly schedule.




Last updated: 2011-06-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:20 | 1500 meters | 02m 13s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 72/112
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:04
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:09:37 | 23.5 miles | 20.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 71/112
Performance: Good
HR was off too high. Never did get it under control
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 42
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:17:20 | 06.2 miles | 12m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 99/112
Performance: Bad
This is where the wheels feel off. I walked half of the run...
Course: Great course layout but DAMN it was hot!! The ice towels was a life saver.
Keeping cool Bad Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
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