Vassar Brothers Medical Center Triathlon - DuathlonOther


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LaGrange, New York
United States
New York Triathon Club
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 11m 2s
Overall Rank = 36/269
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/23
Pre-race routine:

A few days earlier I learned that the Triathlon had been changed to a Duathlon because of all the flooding from Irene & Lee. Too much fecal matter in the water for it to be safe.
Event warmup:

Short bike ride followed by 1 mile run, stretching.
Run
  • 07m 56s
  • 1 miles
  • 07m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

I went out easy because I didn't know how I was going to feel during the race. The couple of weeks prior I had been having GI issues and was quite exhausted. I wasn't able to hold pace in my run or bike workouts. So I took it easy.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. It turned out to be an excellent strategy for me. Perhaps I should have run just a little faster, but I didn't know how I'd respond to a fast pace.
Transition 1
  • 00m 56s
Comments:

Still put my bike shoes on prior to getting the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Need to work on a running mount for next season.
Bike
  • 39m 41s
  • 13.66 miles
  • 20.65 mile/hr
Comments:

Pushed hard on the first loop and dialed it back a little on the second. This was smart since it saved my legs for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 00m 45s
Comments:

Still did a regular dismount.
What would you do differently?:

Need to work on a running dismount for next season.
Run
  • 21m 43s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

A fast first mile and then settled into a good pace for the rest. A great run!
What would you do differently?:

Try to negative split or hold a consistent pace for the full distance.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking, stretching

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was worried that my GI issues during the prior weeks and my tiredness would have a negative effect on my race. I started slow because of that.

Event comments:

A good small race that helps raise money for a local Pediatric ward.




Last updated: 2011-09-13 12:00 AM
Running
00:07:56 | 01 miles | 07m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 19/23
Overall: 0/269
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking
T1
Time: 00:56
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes:
Biking
00:39:41 | 13.66 miles | 20.65 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/23
Overall: 0/269
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Double loop course
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 87
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:21:43 | 03 miles | 07m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/23
Overall: 0/269
Performance: Good
1. 6:56 2. 7:21 3. 7:21
Course: Flat out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3