Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Loveland, Colorado
United States
Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon
80F / 27C
Overcast
Total Time = 3h 02m 30s
Overall Rank = 288/723
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 52/82
Swim
  • 33m 7s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

My swim felt good, but I didn't feel it mentally. I felt like I was along for the ride rather than pushing the edge. A little better than last year's time (34:12).
Transition 1
  • 02m 14s
Comments:

Not a bad transition. Felt slower.
Bike
  • 1h 35m 8s
  • 30 miles
  • 18.92 mile/hr
Comments:

I'm disappointed that my time was only 8 seconds better than last year. There was a bit of a headwind on the way back, but I can't really calculate how that affected me. I had really hoped for a 20 MPH average, but it just wasn't there. I did, however, feel good coming off the bike and into the run - did I not push hard enough?
Transition 2
  • 02m 15s
Comments:

A little slow. Not sure why. I did have some trouble getting one shoe tied.
Run
  • 49m 43s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

I wish the other two events had gone this well. A full 4:18 faster than last year. I had to stop for a pee break and my drawstring was in a knot, so I lost at least 1.5 minutes there. Even with that break, I was only about 1 minute off of my best 10K time.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I'm very disappointed that all the hard work I've put in over the last 6 months has only translated into a 5 minute gain in time. It seems like a number that is almost inconsequential or even just random variation. I feel like I've put in the hours and the effort - check my logs - but the result just wasn't there.

Swim - a little improvement.
Bike - no improvement - big disappointment there.
Run - big improvement.

Clearly I now need to maintain my run and work on bringing the bike up.

Event comments:

This is a very well run race and a fantastic course. If you have the chance to do it, give it a shot. Remember, though, this is a nationals qualifying event. That means there are some very well trained athletes. I personally fall from FOP to MOP for that very reason.




Last updated: 2011-06-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:07 | 1640 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 63/82
Overall: 397/723
Performance:
This includes the 1/4 mile run back to the transition area. My watch said around 29 minutes as I exited.
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:14
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:35:08 | 30 miles | 18.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 51/82
Overall: 294/723
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:15
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:49:43 | 06.21 miles | 08m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 40/82
Overall: 221/723
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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