Tribute to the Armed Forces Triathlon - Olympic - TriathlonOlympic


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Tempe, Arizona
United States
DCB Adventures
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 53s
Overall Rank = 85/228
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 22/51
Pre-race routine:

Nothing significant
Event warmup:

minimal
Swim
  • 20m 45s
  • 1000 meters
  • 02m 05s / 100 meters
Comments:

Very physical start and rounding the turnaround bouy
What would you do differently?:

Bring brass knuckles
Transition 1
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

First time transitioning with shoes on peddels, worked well.
What would you do differently?:

Buckle helmet in transition, not after mounting line.
Bike
  • 54m 24s
  • 18.4 miles
  • 20.29 mile/hr
Comments:

First race with my bike, big change from my mountain bike days.
What would you do differently?:

I could have pushed alittle harder, saved some for the run.
Transition 2
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

Very smooth, best ever!
What would you do differently?:

Without the chip timing I screwed up my watch lap by hitting it slightly into the transition, my :30 seconds is a best guess because my watch said :18 seconds.
Run
  • 30m 45s
  • 4 miles
  • 07m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Better than expected. Pushed hard with a solid finish.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

None

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Still reserved, I need to keep pushed alittle harder to find my optimal performance zone.

Event comments:

It was a tribute to the armed forces, yet they decided to not post the flag nor accomplish the national anthem.




Last updated: 2006-04-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:45 | 1000 meters | 02m 05s / 100meters
Age Group: 22/51
Overall: 90/228
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Tempe Town Lake
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:29
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:54:24 | 18.4 miles | 20.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 27/51
Overall: 99/228
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course: Reasonably flat with few gentle and short climbs
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:30
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:45 | 04 miles | 07m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 25/51
Overall: 105/228
Performance: Good
Course: Flat with a one slight climb and descent
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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