Coeur d'Alene Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
United States
Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 44m 50s
Overall Rank = 195/544
Age Group = 40+
Age Group Rank = 68/194
Pre-race routine:

Waffles with peanut butter - Naked Green Machince
Event warmup:

No warm up - socialize with athletes
Swim
  • 28m 3s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

Solid swim, very comfortable. Never got into trouble. Final leg was directly into the sun, tough to site.
What would you do differently?:

Wear darker goggles
Transition 1
  • 03m 21s
Comments:

I've never been fast on my transitions, this is actually better than average for me. (Fastest with a wet suit)
What would you do differently?:

I would like to get some tri-specific bike shoes, and spend less time drying off (Have to wear socks though... blisters)
Bike
  • 1h 17m 54s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.14 mile/hr
Comments:

Have rode this course many times, felt easier during the race but I struggle on the hills. I'm heavy and the bike is my weak event
What would you do differently?:

Need to spend some time in the off season with stength training to improve bike times.
Transition 2
  • 01m 47s
Comments:

Tangled with my wet suit I had hanging over the rack where my bike went. Also had to go back to drop off my gel bottle that I didn't want to run with.
What would you do differently?:

Try to be a little more orginized to make things go more smoothly.
Run
  • 53m 45s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good, kept my pace then picked it up in the last mile
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, I met my goals on the run
Post race
Warm down:

Dry off and hit the food

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Need to transition faster, and work on my bike efforts

Event comments:

The scenery is fantastic and the bike course is a real challenge. Water temp felt great and with good energy at the finish for this size race. Athletes were fantastic (at least is my time slots) great people to talk to.




Last updated: 2012-07-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:03 | 1640 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/194
Overall: 0/544
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeveless Synergy Endorphin
Course: Lake Coeur d' Alene
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:21
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:17:54 | 24.85 miles | 19.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/194
Overall: 0/544
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Very hilly with steep climbs forcing you out of the saddle in some areas.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 86
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:47
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:53:45 | 06.21 miles | 08m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/194
Overall: 0/544
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5