Northwoods Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Nevis, Minnesota
United States
Nevis Civic and Commerce
70sF / 0C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 06m 53s
Overall Rank = 4/300
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 1/19
Pre-race routine:

4:30 awake, couldn't sleep.
5:15 cheerios
5:45 depart
6:00 set up
Swim
  • 07m 4s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I got thrashed the entire swim. I couldn't find a rhythm because there were so many bodies. I expect to get thrashed in the beginning but I really got beaten up when I caught up to the previous wave.
What would you do differently?:

I don't know?
Transition 1
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

It seems like I take forever to remove the suit from my heels. I don't know how to make this better other than having a suit with zippered legs.
Bike
  • 36m 59s
  • 14 miles
  • 22.71 mile/hr
Comments:

I was hoping for over 23mph, but with the wind I am happy.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 2
  • 00m 55s
Comments:

dropped a shoe at the entrance to T2
Run
  • 20m 36s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

I didn't think that I had this run in me.
Post race
Event comments:

Another excellent event in Nevis. Great to see all the friends that I have made.




Last updated: 2006-04-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:04 | 440 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/19
Overall: 9/300
Performance: Good
Suit: ironman wetsuit
Course: small triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 01:21
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:36:59 | 14 miles | 22.71 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/19
Overall: 4/300
Performance:
Wind: Headwind
Course: Not a favorable wind for this course. The wind was no help going out and a hinderance coming back. There was one short <1 mile segment where the wind helped.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:55
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:36 | 03.11 miles | 06m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/19
Overall: 9/300
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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