Hy-Vee Triathlon - 5150 U.S. Championship - TriathlonOlympic


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Des Moines, Iowa
United States
5150 Triathlon Series
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 59m 56s
Overall Rank = 276/280
Age Group = Para
Age Group Rank = 1/1
Swim
  • 47m 34s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 54s / 100 yards
Comments:

Got hammered from swimmers passing me after the buoy.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 05m 47s
Comments:

I was near the bike in and out so not a lot of running needed. The time was long due to the VERY LONG run from the water to enter the back of transition.
Bike
  • 1h 37m 32s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 15.29 mile/hr
Comments:

It was a great ride with some challenging hills, but nothing I could not handle.
Transition 2
  • 04m 59s
Comments:

Again, a long run out of transition.
Run
  • 1h 24m 6s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 13m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Probably, my best run ever. Lots of support and plenty of fans.
Post race
Event comments:

The only criticism was the lack of post race food.




Last updated: 2011-08-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:47:34 | 1640 yards | 02m 54s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/1
Overall: 273/280
Performance: Good
Suit: Wetsuit pants
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:47
Performance: Below average
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
01:37:32 | 24.85 miles | 15.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/1
Overall: 271/280
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Very smooth surface except near the end.
Road:  Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:59
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
01:24:06 | 06.21 miles | 13m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/1
Overall: 277/280
Performance: Good
Course: Very flat except for last 0.2 miles up to the State Capitol.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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] 5