Los Angeles Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Los Angeles, California
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 45m 17s
Overall Rank = 512/1300
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 64/147
Pre-race routine:

Got to the race waaaay early becaue I suspected parking may be an issue.
I was sorta glad though because I got a killer spot in T-1 and scoped out the swim, transition and stretched out.
Event warmup:

Went for a 10 minute spin after setting up transition.
rested on the beach for a while, then went for a quick run to just loosen up. 20 minutes beore my wave I went for a swim and practiced going thru the waves a couple times
Swim
  • 31m 51s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

I did okay in transition but it could've been a little faster. Having to pack your own T-1 bag I took an extra few seconds to make sure I packed everything.
Bike
  • 1h 12m 31s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.56 mile/hr
Comments:

I had a pretty good ride and kept a good cadence throughout.

Transition 2
  • 03m 4s
Comments:

I smoked thru T-2!Transition area was very very very long with my stuff at the end. It was almost 1/4 mile run from the timing pads
Run
  • 56m 33s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

I started off on a good pace, hit the hill on Grand and ran halfway, alked halfway, the got a cramp a ew minutes later. Once I shook the cramp I had a really good run!
What would you do differently?:

Drink more nad start a little slower
Post race
Event comments:

This is a great race and I highly reccomend it




Last updated: 2006-06-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:51 | 1640 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/147
Overall: 0/1300
Performance: Average
Suit: sleeveless full
Course: Rectangular course with plenty of lifeguards outlining the course. There was a slight swell so the waves were sorta big, but not bad. There was also a current going in and out, but once swimming paralell to the beach is wasn't bad
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:18
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:12:31 | 24.85 miles | 20.56 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/147
Overall: 0/1300
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course: Mostly flat course, with a few grades and one hill that was about three blocks long. A great ride thru Los Angles and Hollywood
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:56:33 | 06.21 miles | 09m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/147
Overall: 0/1300
Performance: Average
Course: Somewhat hilly course but only one steep hill. Fun run in downtown Los Angeles with GREAT views of the city
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %2
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4