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Cannon Falls, Minnesota
United States
Finalstretch Inc.
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 31m 9s
Overall Rank = 65/238
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 2/15
Pre-race routine:

Got up, had a banana and a cliff bar and some fluids. Added a Hammer Gel 20 min before start time.
Event warmup:

Set out my gear - worried too much about if I had everything.

Ran a little - out to the bridge and back.
Run
  • 16m 21s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

Nice and easy loop - pretty flat - all was well.
During the mass start, I was in the middle and think that was a good place to be.
What would you do differently?:

My run felt pretty good - not sure what I would do different.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Dip in the pavement in transition led to a puddle at the rear wheel of my bike.

Started out with a good pace. Didn't go out too fast (for once!)
What would you do differently?:

Glad I brought my sunglasses to protect my eyes from the rain during the bike - but Left my sunglasses in my helmet for bike for transition.
When I put the helmet and glasses on, they INSTANTLY fogged up..
next time, I will put on my shoes and helmet first, and glasses LAST.
Hands were a bit cold, so putting on the bike shoes was a little slow.
1st time running in bike shoes and cleats.. it went okay..
Not completely comfortable with clipping in to the new cleats.
Bike
  • 51m 52s
  • 14 miles
  • 16.20 mile/hr
Comments:

Going out was tough. Slight incline with open fields lent to cross winds.
Singing Whoosh of wind through the spokes..
Glad I brought sunglasses to protect my eyes, as it started to rain a bit.
Was really cold and my hands got frozen.
Gained 3mph when I went into aero position, but experienced some numbness in the saddle.
I would get passed a bit on the up hills, but
I POWERED down the hills (25-28mph) and was able to pass some people along the way. Was pleased with this bike.


What would you do differently?:

Scheduled for a bike fitting. I think my stem is too long.
I really should have worn gloves - or SOMETHING to protect my finners.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Fingers were cold.. I had a hard time turning the dials on my shoes to unbuckle them.

What would you do differently?:

Glad I ran in my bike shoes, and not dismount in socks.. the transition area started out with gravel and dirt.. :(
Run
  • 26m 4s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Short but steep-ish hill down early on.
What would you do differently?:

I stopped and took a sip of water at the turn-around.
lost about 15 seconds and while it was really great to have a breather, I could have made up the time I lost trying to get my shoes on
Post race
Warm down:

Walk around a bit

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cold hands.

Event comments:

Course was great fun! I enjoyed the turns through the park, and the scenic tree-covered trail for the second run.




Last updated: 2012-02-21 12:00 AM
Running
00:16:21 | 02 miles | 08m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/15
Overall: 0/238
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Average
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
00:51:52 | 14 miles | 16.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/15
Overall: 0/238
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Out and back - smooth road surface. Crosswinds, cold temps and rain were a challenge. Bit of "Country Potpourri" along the way from local farm land.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:26:04 | 03 miles | 08m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/15
Overall: 0/238
Performance: Good
Course: out and back along cannon valley trail, and through park
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4