Wausau YMCA Triathlon - Long Course - TriathlonOlympic


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Wausau, Wisconsin
United States
YMCA
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 31m 32s
Overall Rank = 33/81
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 40/10
Pre-race routine:

Nothing special.
Event warmup:

Drive to the race, little run, little stretch, little swim, 4 pieces of a shot block
Swim
  • 21m 20s
  • 879 yards
  • 02m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

I know I am a little slow on the swim but I was a little fasster than last year. Few weeds to deal with but in all a good swim.
What would you do differently?:

Get a little better in the swim.
Transition 1
  • 01m 43s
Comments:

Calmer heads prevail, after a few races I am seeing that being calm and trusting these transition trainings really help the times lower.
What would you do differently?:

Practice mounting more.
Bike
  • 1h 21m 36s
  • 28 miles
  • 20.59 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt great, I finally raced to this bikes potential and next year it will be time to move up to a big boy bike. 3 gels at 6,15,23
What would you do differently?:

Different bike, TT type get away from the fitted roady.
Transition 2
  • 01m 3s
Comments:

Little hick-up in coming in, I almost went down the wrong lane. Slight correction at the last minute. Thats the 3 sec part.
What would you do differently?:

At least walk the entries and exits. That 3 seconds could be worth it some race.
Run
  • 45m 51s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 07m 24s  min/mile
Comments:

Used infinite NAPALM on the run, wow very good stuff.
What would you do differently?:

Don't hold back in the first 2 miles, I had my stride right away should have just nailed it.
Post race
Warm down:

Short walk and swim

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Equipment (bike)

Event comments:

A definate for next years selection. Great distances for all.




Last updated: 2011-11-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:20 | 879 yards | 02m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 49/81
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Kidney shaped layout, a little more stretched out than the last few years the lake is low.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:43
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
01:21:36 | 28 miles | 20.59 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 34/81
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Country roads with a lot of hills, well marked and clear surface.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 100
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:03
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
00:45:51 | 06.2 miles | 07m 24s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 35/81
Performance:
Course: Out and back course that runs with the mini and sprint race, for the congestion it actually increases your pace and lifts you up.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2%
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? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4