The Lobsterman Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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South Freeport, Maine
United States
Tri-Maine
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 55m 23s
Overall Rank = 289/567
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 32/42
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4 am for breakfast (2 muffins and a gatorade); back to sleep.

Went to the race about 2 hrs prior; set up, then rested.
Event warmup:

Some active stretching and a short swim.
Swim
  • 29m 32s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 48s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had trouble finding a clear lane at the start (should have gone out towards the middle more). Had a really hard time sighting -- couldn't see the second or third buoys until I was really close. I think I swam extra.
What would you do differently?:

Start more towards the middle and go out more aggressively to get a good clear lane.
Transition 1
  • 02m 27s
Comments:

Felt like I had a good T1, although there are definitely some things I could do to get quicker.
What would you do differently?:

Helmet/sunglasses on while getting wetsuit off; find better socks that go on easier (or make the leap to sockless).
Bike
  • 1h 20m 38s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 18.49 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good on the bike; nutrition worked well, although I need to figure out how to ingest without losing so much momentum.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to pick my times to ingest my gels so I don't lose so much momentum.
Transition 2
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

Okay T2, but not my best effort.
What would you do differently?:

Don't stop to take a drink; don't try to get the shoes perfect; don't stand there while putting on my hat.
Run
  • 1h 01m 31s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

For my first at this distance, I'm happy with the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Light stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing really, I'm just slow.

Event comments:

Really enjoyed the race and the location!




Last updated: 2011-08-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:32 | 1640 yards | 01m 48s / 100yards
Age Group: 17/42
Overall: 146/567
Performance: Average
Avg HR = 131
Suit: Full
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:27
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:20:38 | 24.85 miles | 18.49 mile/hr
Age Group: 29/42
Overall: 243/567
Performance: Good
Avg HR = 136
Wind: Headwind
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 84
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:17
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:01:31 | 06.21 miles | 09m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/42
Overall: 456/567
Performance: Good
Avg HR = 151
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4