Trinona Battle for the Bluff - International Course - Triathlon


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Winona, Minnesota
United States
Trinona
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 44m 46s
Overall Rank = 104/293
Age Group = 30-34m
Age Group Rank = 18/39
Pre-race routine:

My age was wrong on my packet, didn't realize it till we were at ma's, went back to town to get it fixed. Slept like crap, up early. Cliff and sunkist.
Event warmup:

2 minute swim.
Swim
  • 27m 13s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

Drafted! I found people to draft off of on the first and third sides, but took the second, longest side too wide.
What would you do differently?:

Follow people the entire course. Almost the same time as yesterday.
Transition 1
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

I don't remember much here, I was racked with a different AG and was surprised there were still bikes there.
What would you do differently?:

Not pull shoe straps out too far.
Bike
  • 1h 18m 37s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.04 mile/hr
Comments:

Tried to save something for the hill and the headwinds on top. Turned the corner up to Garvin and thought "what the hell were you thinking." Sit, stand, sit, stand all the way up in my smallest gear. Slog through the flat on top, then killed the downhill, hit 50 and gave out a little yell. Got up to 51.4!
What would you do differently?:

compact crankset, bigger rings in back.
Transition 2
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Dropped my watch about 200 yards before the dismount line. Went back to get it. Put on arm coolers.
What would you do differently?:

See above, practice the arm coolers.
Run
  • 55m 45s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m  min/mile
Comments:

Wow, was I tired, HR was not matched up with my pace at all. Resorted to a run 4 walk 1 the last 3 miles and I think that helped. Tried giving high-fives to people that looked friendly and/or in need of a smile.
What would you do differently?:

See yesterday's race.
Post race
Warm down:

Ice water goodness. New Skin? on my blisters, water and gatorade. Back to ma's for a nap.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Two races in two days, separated by a 3.5 hour drive. Seeing my kids on the bike course caused my eyes to leak a little.

Event comments:

Volunteers were great, sorry to the lady on top of Garvin if I was curt, and thanks for trying to give me another bottle. If a tough race sounds appealing to you, check this one out. http://app.strava.com/rides/10585654




Last updated: 2012-03-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:13 | 1640 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/39
Overall: 88/293
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeves
Course: clockwise triangle
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:36
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:18:37 | 24.85 miles | 19.04 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/39
Overall: 93/293
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: 10 miles of rollers, a wall, 20+ minutes of headwinds, then a crazy fun descent. This is a tough course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:37
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:55:45 | 06.21 miles | 09m  min/mile
Age Group: 0/39
Overall: 145/293
Performance: Below average
Course: out and back around the lake, on a bike path but the footing isn't great.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4