Point to LaPointe Swim - Swim


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Bayfield, Wisconsin
United States
Bayfield Area Recreation Center
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 49m 40s
Overall Rank = 7/450
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 3/
Pre-race routine:

got up and ate breakfast. went down to the beach, put the wetsuit on and relaxed.
Event warmup:

none
Swim
  • 49m 40s
  • 3696 yards
  • 01m 20s / 100 yards
Comments:

i took the first half mile out a little hard. I thought i might be able to hang onto the feet of the lead pack. they were a little to fast for me, for my current fitness level.

About half way i was all by myself. I got a little bored and a little warm. I cant believe i am saying that about lake superior. My mind started to wander, then another swimmer attempted to pass me. I used him to sight off of the rest of the way in. I was able to regain my focus and beat him to the finish.

It was a challenge to not fall over when i stood up to get to the timing pad.
What would you do differently?:

Train more. I really have not swam more than a couple 1000 per workout in a while.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Fitness

Event comments:

It was AMAZING how many volunteers they had. And the amount of kayaks made the course relatively easy to swim through

I will do it again, especially if i am in beeter swim shape




Last updated: 2012-04-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:49:40 | 3696 yards | 01m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/
Overall: 0/450
Performance: Average
Suit: full sleeves
Course: point to point.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4