Subaru Vancouver Olympic Triathalon - Triathlon


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Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 54m 15s
Overall Rank = 134/
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Slept well and left the hotel around 5:45am. Had a few pieces of bread with peanut butter and a coffee. Got to the event around 6am. Lots of good energy and great weather
Event warmup:

Went for a swim in the ocean to get used the water temps. Water was not bad and the weather was perfect. Watched the half iron athletes swim.
Swim
  • 34m 38s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 19s / 100 meters
Comments:

Great swim. Started in last 3rd of the group. Walked to the water and took it real mellow to start. Was calm and relaxed. Heart rate stayed nice and level. Left the water feeling really good
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Would train for a faster pace
Transition 1
  • 03m 32s
Comments:

T1 felt strong. Good pace
What would you do differently?:

I would practice to ensure I forget nothing. I felt a bit of hesitation which caused me some time
Bike
  • 1h 16m 7s
  • 40 kms
  • 31.53 km/hr
Comments:

Should have transferred water bottles at the aid station on the second lap. I ran out of water at about 30k then I needed to spend the first half of my run hydrating.
What would you do differently?:

Swap the bottles. The day was very hot and I needed to drink more liquid.
Transition 2
  • 02m 9s
Comments:

Decent T2. Was a bit dehydrated.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more water and then focus on race and not hydration
Run
  • 57m 51s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 47s  min/km
Comments:

Felt pretty rough for the first 7km. Finally felt hydrated for the last 3km. Shins really hurt for first half and felt very tight. Was really quite hot.
What would you do differently?:

Hydration is critical so you can just focus on the race.
Post race
Warm down:

Had some food and drank a bunch of water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hydration

Event comments:

Great race and nice volunteers




Last updated: 2012-02-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:38 | 1500 meters | 02m 19s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca
Course: Course was 2 laps in perfect conditions
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:32
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:16:07 | 40 kms | 31.53 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Course was hot and perfect. Passed a lot of people on the ride. Felt strong.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:09
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:57:51 | 10 kms | 05m 47s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: HOT HOT HOT. First half was semi shade in the trees and the second half was super hot and directly on the beach.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4