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Sioux Center, Iowa
United States
Siouxperman Triathlon
70sF / 0C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 14m 7s
Overall Rank = 27/228
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 130/52
Pre-race routine:

Only about an hour drive to Sioux Center from Sioux City. Got to transition when it opened, had an easy time getting set up.
The bike racks were located inside which is a nice draw to Sioxuperman. However, the racks were ready to fall over and there were sevearl concerned people about the their bikes.
Event warmup:

Ran outside for a little bit. Couldn't get in the water as it was closed off from competitoin. Stretched and kept loose.
Swim
  • 05m 3s
  • 300 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Pool swim. stay in your lane the entire route. Started out in the same lane as Nick. He started a little earlier than me. Had a good split. The time is misleading since we had to get out of the water and run about 50 yards to the T1 mat. Probably closer to 4:30 for the 300.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Felt good.
Transition 1
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

Felt fast. Couldn't get my tri top on over my wet body and discarded it. Rode and ran with no shirt. Yep, I was that guy.

Shoes were clipped in and I passed easily a dozen people running with my bike and hoping on. Shirt issue allowed a couple to pass me though.
What would you do differently?:

Tri suit from now going forward.
Bike
  • 44m 11s
  • 15.53 miles
  • 21.09 mile/hr
Comments:

Normaly Iowa rolling hills. Felt good turning around and using the wind. Out into a decent head wind. The final turn into town was really fast. I was averaging 25 mph and chomping down people in front of me.
Transition 2
  • 00m 58s
Comments:

Pretty good T1 considering I like to put on socks. Took off running with race belt and hat in hands and put on out on the route. Much better than last year's head phones, race belt fiasco.
Run
  • 23m 13s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good. Picked up the pace towards the end and went a negative split.
What would you do differently?:

Start off striding a little more to get the legs rolling.
Post race
Warm down:

This is always a fun event and I was pretty happy with the post meal.

Event comments:

Great event that the City of Sioux Center is very happy to support.





Last updated: 2012-08-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:03 | 300 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/52
Overall: 0/228
Performance:
Suit: Tri shorts
Course: Pool swim.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:54
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:44:11 | 15.53 miles | 21.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/52
Overall: 0/228
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Rolling hills. Good roads.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:58
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:13 | 03.11 miles | 07m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/52
Overall: 0/228
Performance:
Course: Flat park trail with some streets. Completely blocked off. Well supported. Some rain last night caused a little mud in one spot but we were able to easily bypass it.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5