Black Squirrel Triathlon - TriathlonOther


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Council Bluffs, Iowa
United States
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 15m 12s
Overall Rank = 21/88
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 02:00 in the morning when I got called into work. After I got home I ate breakfast, loaded the truck, and took off for the race about 4:15.

Got to the race site early. Got checked in and transition set up.
Event warmup:

Swam about 50yards.
Swim
  • 20m 56s
  • 1000 yards
  • 02m 05s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was ok, not as fast as I hoped. First time swimming in open water since Ironman Louisville 2012.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 03m 5s
Comments:

T1 was slow, could tell I was out of practice.
What would you do differently?:

Practice transitions more prior to the race.
Bike
  • 1h 00m 6s
  • 19.1 miles
  • 19.07 mile/hr
Comments:

Had a good ride. Had to stop midway through lap 2 to check on another rider who wiped out right in front of me. Probably cost me 30 seconds. I felt like I rode well and pushed the right amount.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Pretty smooth transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 50m 7s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

Run went well. I started off a little to fast and made myself slow down. The middle part of the run went well, tough but good. Grabbed a drink of water everytime I passed an aid station. I sprinted from the 6 mile mark to the finish, felt good.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Walked, stretched, got some water and food.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Busy schedule in the weeks leading up to the race.

Event comments:

Had a good race. Probably my only tri this year. Was happy to come in 3rd in my age group, 19th male, and 21st overall.




Last updated: 2012-08-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:56 | 1000 yards | 02m 05s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/88
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Out and back in Lake Manawa
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:05
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:00:06 | 19.1 miles | 19.07 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/88
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: 3 loops around the lake
Road: Potholes Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:07 | 06.2 miles | 08m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/88
Performance: Good
Course: Trail/streets.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3