Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Loveland, Colorado
United States
Loveland Lake to Lake Triathlon
70+F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 34m
Overall Rank = 121/506
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 25/56
Pre-race routine:

Got into Greeley late on Friday so did my packet pickup on Saturday Morning. This was a big event with around 500 participants in the race. I had just enough time to get my transition area set up, and to take care of pre-race business.
Swim
  • 30m 57s
  • 1500 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

Despite the lower ranking, I had a good swim today. I raced my own race, and didn't try to push it with others. I chose to line up to the far right which kept me out of the wash, which I believe led to a better swim overall. I really tried to focus and work on rhythm and breathing, and this seemed to help.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, but I need to continue to apply this strategy. As I think about it, this was really only my second swim of this length in open water, so there is definitely room for improvement.
Transition 1
  • 01m 15s
Comments:

I'm definitely struggling with this aspect of the race and I don't even think I'll attempt it for HITS next month (It's a 70.3, so shouldn't matter too much).
What would you do differently?:

Figure out how to get my shoes on easier next time.
Bike
  • 1h 08m 22s
  • 24 miles
  • 21.06 mile/hr
Comments:

Again, my age group and overall rank were lower, but in terms of racing my own race, I saw improvements from previous races.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really.
Transition 2
  • 02m 3s
Comments:

Dismount went well this time, but I had a little trouble finding my spot in transition, simply do to a lack of concentration.
What would you do differently?:

Concentrate more.
Run
  • 35m 22s
  • 5.1 miles
  • 06m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

No surprises, I'm still a stronger runner by far, compared to other areas. I had an awesome run, and felt really strong the whole time.
Post race
Event comments:

This race had some challenges in terms of making adjustments because of the High Park Fire nearby. The organizers did an excellent job of making sure the race happened despite these challenges. Would have liked a little more detail about run course changes (in terms of knowing the change in distance), but this truly was a great race.




Last updated: 2012-05-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:57 | 1500 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 32/56
Overall: 213/506
Performance: Good
Suit: Full
Course: The course was modified this morning so that we swam a rectangular route, which was fine. Also, there is about a 1/4 mile run from the beach up to transition. I came out of the water at 28:44, but the run up added a couple of minutes.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:15
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: Bad
Biking
01:08:22 | 24 miles | 21.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 39/56
Overall: 183/506
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Very good course with only one slight uphill, and plenty of opportunities to cruise downhill. I felt like I rode a stronger race than I have in year's past, and I improved my speed slightly as well. I know that I can continue to get stronger on the bike as I ride more. This will continue to be my goal.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:03
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:35:22 | 05.1 miles | 06m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/56
Overall: 51/506
Performance: Good
Course: Another modified course that went around the lake, which I actually preferred. Didn't know they had shortened the course or I might have run even faster, but I felt great on the run.
Keeping cool Good 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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4