Memorial Hermann Kemah Triathlon - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic


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Kemah, Texas
United States
Onurmark Productions
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 45m 19s
Overall Rank = 135/800
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 5/26
Pre-race routine:

Went to race start.
Event warmup:

Walked around
Swim
  • 30m 4s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 50s / 100 yards
Comments:

It was okay. Felt like I could have gone harder.
What would you do differently?:

Swim Faster
Transition 1
  • 03m 41s
Comments:

Used conventional putting on shoes and run then start.
What would you do differently?:

May try the shoes on the pedals routine
Bike
  • 1h 11m 24s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.88 mile/hr
Comments:

Could have gone harder
What would you do differently?:

Drink more. NO 5 hour energy
Transition 2
  • 02m 4s
Comments:

Couldn't find the run exit.
What would you do differently?:

Know where the run exit is.
Run
  • 58m 5s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

I went hard at first then slowed. No walking. Bridge was tough.
Post race
Warm down:

Freaking hot and dehydrated.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was slow.

Event comments:

My first race of any kind since the 7th grade. Fifth in my age group. That was good.




Last updated: 2011-12-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:04 | 1640 yards | 01m 50s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/26
Overall: 0/800
Performance: Good
following seas
Suit: Sleeveless 2XU
Course: Straight line from the boat.
Start type: Dive Plus:
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:41
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:11:24 | 24.85 miles | 20.88 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/26
Overall: 0/800
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: Headwind out but increasing tailwind back.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:04
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:58:05 | 06.21 miles | 09m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/26
Overall: 0/800
Performance: Below average
Course: One hill. Liked the board walk.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4