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Asbury Park, New Jersey
United States
Jersey Shore Multi-Sport
Overcast
Total Time = 59m 6s
Overall Rank = 12/356
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 2/29
Pre-race routine:

Came into town Friday night so we had to get up really early so we could do packet pickup in the morning and get all racked. Athlete emails said racks were first come first serve, but it turns out the first 2 rows are assigned. I don't usually mind and it's kind of a nice perk, but was a bit annoyed that they didn't start assigning spots (putting the stickers on the rack) until after I took the end spot and set everything up. So I had to wait around for them to finish and then re-do everything. Oh well.
Event warmup:

Swam out to buoys for start.
Swim
  • 08m 51s
  • 587 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

First time I have ever won my AG in a swim! Someone did beat me but they were pulled into the OA so it counts me as first. Hilarious.

Decent swim. I sighted pretty well and had a decent run up the beach. Course must have been short though.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 3s
Comments:

Same time as last year. Not sure where to improve without skipping the socks.
Bike
  • 31m 52s
  • 14 miles
  • 26.36 mile/hr
Comments:

Avg 225w.
No one was very close to me, but I didn't lose or gain much ground relative to the front group. Tried to push the whole time, but was having a tough time going any harder.

At one point I passed a roadie not part of the race and he came back by me offering to pull me for a bit and "give my legs a rest"! I thanked him but explained that it was against the rules. Pretty funny.
Transition 2
  • 00m 31s
Comments:

fine
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Run
  • 16m 49s
  • 2.77 miles
  • 06m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

Course was obviously short. First mile was ~6:15 and the second mile was ~4:50. Clearly off. It is so annoying and I feel it must be deliberate a this point. They changed the course this year so they had to re-measure and there are 3 out and backs so there is nothing restricting the course to a set distance.

Felt ok. Didn't feel like I could have run any faster, but probably could have held that pace (or close to it) for the full 3.11 allowing me an opportunity to get into the top-10. Oh well.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Cheered on other runners and hung out with Karen. Had some food and then they went through the awards quickly so we could get back to the house relatively early.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

?

Event comments:

Not a bad little race. We have done it several years now and it's got a cool vibe, reasonably priced, fun course, etc.




Last updated: 2012-07-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:51 | 587 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/29
Overall: 37/356
Performance: Average
Suit: Farmer John
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:03
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:31:52 | 14 miles | 26.36 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/29
Overall: 24/356
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: 2 loops. Pretty flat, but some turns and bumpy roads
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 91
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:31
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:16:49 | 02.77 miles | 06m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/29
Overall: 6/356
Performance: Good
Course: 3 different out and backs.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4