Whaletown Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Anita, Iowa
United States
Whaletown Sports
76F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 48m 4s
Overall Rank = 95/141
Age Group = F35-39
Age Group Rank = 4/7
Pre-race routine:

Got up late. Had a peanut butter bagel and water. Family and I drove 90 minutes to the race site.

Today my goal was to go at a medium pace, not tire myself out, and most of all TO HAVE FUN!!!!
Event warmup:

None. Thunderstorm 30 minutes prior to race start. The air was chilly and windy. Many people were sitting in the lake to keep warm.
Swim
  • 24m 53s
  • 1094 yards
  • 02m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

This is the most I have been jumbled around in a race, even Ironman 70.3! The first half of the swim, there was no clear water. I got pushed, scratched quite a bit, but managed to hold onto my goggles. The second half was better, but I was never able to get a nice normal easy stroke going.
What would you do differently?:

Start further up in the pack to avoid the slowest of swimmers blocking the way.
Transition 1
  • 02m 59s
Comments:

I took my time here, as this was the first time I was using the GPS and data recorder during a race.
What would you do differently?:

Prethink transitions before race day.
Bike
  • 1h 20m 43s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 18.47 mile/hr
Comments:

Quartering head winds at 10-12mph for the first half. This is usually my stronger event, but I have not prepared much for it over the last several weeks. I went out at a comfortable pace and really enjoyed the scenery. Iowa, with its rolling hills and spacious views is just incredible after a storm.
What would you do differently?:

I could have pushed the pace to 19.5, but I was afraid the run (my weakest part) would be unbearable if I did.
Transition 2
  • 03m 1s
Comments:

I had to sit down on the grass and pee! Wpw, much better! I tried changing socks complettely from the bike to the swim as to avaoid blisterrs. This really worked well. I had another gel, and placed two more in my pockets for miles 2 and 4. Then I was off.
What would you do differently?:

Remember to take off my helmet and put on my hat!
Run
  • 56m 31s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

I went out easy beacuse I waas afraid of burning out by the end of the race. I ran/walked for a half mile with an older lady from my swim club and talked. This lost some time. The hills were not as bad as I feared.
What would you do differently?:

I have focused more on running the last 6 weeks, and my energy level shows it. Last year I was running 10-11 minute miles. In retrospect, I could have pushed it a bit more, and finished 6 minutes sooner, but I felt great, and enjoyed every minnute of it.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked, drank water, collected my things.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My fear of buring out like 70.3 Florida.

Event comments:

This was a great race for a tiny town in Iowa. I will definitely return!




Last updated: 2006-06-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:53 | 1094 yards | 02m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/7
Overall: 108/141
Performance: Bad
Suit: no wetsuits allowed
Course: Out and back. Well marked. Mass start.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:59
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:20:43 | 24.85 miles | 18.47 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 91/141
Performance: Below average
Wind: Headwind
Course: Out and back course with rolling hills, and a few steeper climbs.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:01
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:56:31 | 06.21 miles | 09m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/7
Overall: 98/141
Performance: Good
Course: Hilly, on mostly asphalt roads, with a sectioon on mowed grass.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4