The Lobsterman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Freeport, Maine
United States
Tri-Maine
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 51m 47s
Overall Rank = 272/850
Age Group = 40
Age Group Rank = 42/69
Pre-race routine:

Camped out the night before, so no real routine. Ate muffin and choc milk
Event warmup:

None, and I mean none.
Swim
  • 30m 24s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
Comments:

I felt ok on the swim, but frequently was "lost in thought" or was off course. I swam 3 minutes slower than last year. People told me that there was a current, but I'm not sure I believe that.
What would you do differently?:

Swim harder...I think I thought it would be good if I didn't push too hard. Result, poor swim time.
Transition 1
  • 03m 16s
Comments:

Better T time than in the previous year and in other races. Could still speed up, but ok.

This is the fastest transition I've had when using a wet suit. However, after looking, it is significantly slower than the mid-point people.
Bike
  • 1h 21m 36s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 18.27 mile/hr
Comments:

I had something going on with my gears. Early on, I couldn't get my bike to downshift (or up shift - not sure which is which). I finally switched to my big gear, and I was fine.

I feel like I finally ate/drank the right amount.
What would you do differently?:

I think I would push a little harder - I'm constantly worried about cramping on the run, and had no issues there.
Transition 2
  • 02m 12s
Comments:

30 seconds faster than last year's Lobsterman, and faster than several of my other times. However, it was much slower than the middle of the pack people.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure, maybe pull laces so i don't have to lace my shoes.
Run
  • 54m 21s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt fine. A little tired, but nothing hurt, but I couldn't speed myself up. The hills wore me out, and that was my excuse.
Post race
Warm down:

None - had kids and was camping. Had a few beers then got the kids ready for their tri the next day.

Event comments:

The race is in a beautiful spot, and it is well organized. The food afterwards could be better, but that is about it. I plan to do it again next year.




Last updated: 2011-07-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:24 | 1640 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/69
Overall: 194/850
Performance: Average
Suit: Full Wet Suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:16
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:21:36 | 24.85 miles | 18.27 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/69
Overall: 278/850
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:12
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:54:21 | 06.21 miles | 08m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/69
Overall: 0/850
Performance: Average
Ran a 8:46 pace. Was hoping to run 8:30...that is my goal for an Olympic. No reason I shouldn't be down in the 8:30 range - none.
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4