3 Disciplines Triathlon Festival - Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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East Tawas, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines
72F / 22C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 33m 32s
Overall Rank = 13/91
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 1/8
Pre-race routine:

Stayed at the Americ Inn in Oscoda. Woke up around 6 and ate at the hotel. Drove into Tawas and got transition set up around 7. Down to the beach for the meeting and half start.
Event warmup:

None.
Swim
  • 24m 26s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

Beach start with about a 100 yard run in shallow water to the first buoy. Once I got around the first buoy I had a good line to the turn and kept a good pace. The turn was a little confusing as the buoys were moved while we were swimming, but I got around the first turn pretty well. Turning to come back I took a bad line and ended up getting out wide for the next 500 yards or so. Good final turn, but slow across the shallows into the beach.
What would you do differently?:

For my first olympic swim I thought the pace was good, but I should have focused on the line coming back. I probably lost about 30 seconds coming back to the course. Overall it was a good swim.
Transition 1
  • 02m 36s
Comments:

The time is a little misleading as it includes the quarter mile run up to the transition area. I had a good exit off of the beach and a solid jog up to transition. Wetsuit came off well and I got out quick. 2nd fastest transition time for the event.
This was the first time I had my shoes on the bike and I had a little trouble getting my feet into them. Still a very fast, efficient transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 1h 15m 10s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.84 mile/hr
Comments:

On the way out I tried to keep a steady cadence without pushing too hard. On the way back I pushed a little harder but still kept the cadence around 80-85. The course is nice and smooth with a few rolling hills and great scenery through the forest. Overall it was a great ride.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on longer rides so I could push the speed a bit more.
Transition 2
  • 01m 7s
Comments:

Got off the bike well and into transition quickly. I had a little trouble getting socks/shoes on, but overall it was pretty smooth.
What would you do differently?:

Not much.
Run
  • 50m 16s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

Started pretty strong and had a good first 2-3 miles. Broke down a bit around the 4.5 mile mark, but pulled it together for the last 3/4 of a mile.
What would you do differently?:

Overall the run felt pretty good. With this being the first olympic event run I thought I paced myself well, but didn't keep quite enough in the tank. Longer training runs and more endurance work should help.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around the finish area and watched my wife finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Endurance and lack of experience in the olympic distance.

Event comments:

3 Disciplines does a great job with this event. I really enjoyed the course and the post race party. We will be back next year!




Last updated: 2011-09-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:26 | 1640 yards | 01m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 10/91
Performance: Good
Suit: XTerra Vortex 4 Sleeveless
Course: Modified rectangle along the shoreline.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:36
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:15:10 | 24.85 miles | 19.84 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 25/91
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back course through the national forest on great roads.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:07
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:50:16 | 06.21 miles | 08m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/8
Overall: 23/91
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back on a flat road course.
Keeping cool Average 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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5