Deer Creek Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Mt. Sterling, Ohio
United States
HFP Racing
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 37m 13s
Overall Rank = 76/184
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 3/9
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5, coffee, breakfast, sammich and nanner before.
Event warmup:

Talk.
Swim
  • 26m 29s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 46s / 100 meters
Comments:

Never have I swum in a group that never thinned out. There were always people in front, on the side, and behind me bumping and kicking. It wasn't a rude thing, it was just constant people. Sighting was difficult. I couldn't see the big bouys, just the swim zone bouys. (thank goodness for them!) After the first 200, I at least fell into my groove.
What would you do differently?:

I think I could have pushed it more on the swim especially toward the middle and end.
Transition 1
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

I thought I forgot something. It seemed to easy. I actually stood there for a second trying to figure out what I forgot, but I didn't.
What would you do differently?:

Have confidence in how I laid my stuff out.
Bike
  • 1h 19m 24s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 18.78 mile/hr
Comments:

Legs instantly felt tired on the bike from the day before so I didn't push as hard as I should have. I thought I'd really be burning on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Not race the day before!
Transition 2
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

unknown time -determined from garmin.

Get out of pedals with the correct foot next time!!!!
What would you do differently?:

Go with my other shoes to run sockless
Run
  • 48m 30s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran comfortable today, not hard. This was a mistake. I kicked myself the rest of the day. I thought I was going to be more tired than I was.
What would you do differently?:

Go for it--always go for it. I held back and used the wrong shoes. I really thought I'd be wasted from the Warrior Dash the day before, but I obviously wasn't
Post race
Warm down:

Talked with all the BT peeps!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Racing the day before at the WD and assuming too much of my body and not listening to what it's telling me at the moment.

Event comments:

The boy scouts were great! Such a big help. This is the quietest race ever. It's easy to get lulled into thinking you're training instead of racing.

Also, first time with all liquid nutrition. It worked well, but I had worries with all the stomach issues I have had of late. It must just be what I have been eating.




Last updated: 2012-06-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:26:29 | 1500 meters | 01m 46s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/9
Overall: 0/184
Performance: Average
This includes the run up the hill.
Suit:
Course: rectangle x2.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:31
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:19:24 | 24.85 miles | 18.78 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/9
Overall: 0/184
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Country roads with many piles of gravel. Lots of chip and seal, some smooth stuff.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:17
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:48:30 | 06.21 miles | 07m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 0/184
Performance: Average
Took from Garmin. T2 time was included here on race results.
Course: The inclines were really false flats and the grass just takes it out of you. Otherwise, very flat, protected from the wind, and comfortable.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 5