Marquee Triathlon - Olympic Course - Triathlon


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Tempe, Arizona
United States
Life Time Triathlon Series
71F / 22C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 56m 29s
Overall Rank = 167/404
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 24/51
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:45, 15 minutes before my alarm was set. With the race not starting until 8 o'clock, felt like I had plenty of time to get everything done, eat, etc. had 2 cups of coffee, some oatmeal and some water. Left the house around 6 o'clock and headed to Tempe
Event warmup:

My bike was already in transition, but I headed in with the rest of my gear. Immediately ran into Brian (bhannahs) and had a nice chat. Set up my transition and then got ready to go. Saw a few others too - travis, Lisa, Dean and Kim, Patrick, ...good to see lots of BT folks there.
Swim
  • 30m 3s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m / 100 meters
Comments:

Thought I had a better so I'm going, but I really didn't press it. Made up some ground on the back, but there was a lot of contact in this race for some reason. My goal was to have a decent swim, and really work on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Swim harder
Transition 1
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

There was a wetsuit stripper and I utilized that. My suit still got stuck on my heels, but not bad - they got me out of there pretty quickly. Long transition run back to the bikes.
What would you do differently?:

Not much here
Bike
  • 1h 31m 25s
  • 45 kms
  • 29.54 km/hr
Comments:

Would've loved to been faster, but this was a good bike ride for me. Between the crowds and the turns, this was a good effort on the bike for me. First lap was faster by five minutes, but that's okay. Glad I ditched my Gatorade at the second lap aid station. Switched to water and that was needed
I really thought this was a true Olympic distance triathlon. I was expecting the bike to be 24 miles or even 24.8. It surprised me that we had to go 28th. Certainly changed the time I expected to finish
What would you do differently?:

Pedal faster? I'm happy with this bike split

Maybe attend a prerace meeting and find out that the bike course is longer than you thought?
Transition 2
  • 01m 57s
Comments:

Took a little more time than probably necessary, but I was feeling good and wanted to get off on a good run start. I realized I didn't tie one of my shoes very well and I had to stop during the first 2 miles in retie.
What would you do differently?:

Always love to be faster, but this is a pretty good run too
Run
  • 51m 27s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

First mile split with sub eight, four of the next five were right around 820. I really fell off during mile five (840), but it was hot and I was really tired.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I'm pretty happy with this
Post race
Warm down:

Look for my wife and kids, but they weren't able to make it in the race(I don't blame them, Tempe is crazy during races like this). Went to the ONE multisport for a slice of pizza and a beer. Saw a few other friends finish, and waited for transition to open up. Grabbed my gear and headed home

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I do need to focus on more swim speed work. Run and bike are coming along nicely. Very good progress report as I get ready for the Vineman 70.3

Event comments:

Lifetime tri always puts on a good event and this is no exception.




Last updated: 2013-12-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:03 | 1500 meters | 02m / 100meters
Age Group: 0/51
Overall: 0/404
Performance: Average
Suit: Xterra sleeveless
Course: Rectangular box from the South Shore. Head east into the sun, then turn back
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:38
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:31:25 | 45 kms | 29.54 km/hr
Age Group: 0/51
Overall: 0/404
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Tempe turn festival. Up rio salado west, then north on priest over to center, back around on the priest through Rio salado down almost the 101. up to the Rural Bridge and up to the mill Avenue bridge all the way to Rollinghills, and back. Two laps for the Olympic course
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:51:27 | 06.2 miles | 08m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/51
Overall: 0/404
Performance: Good
Course: Clockwise loop around Tempe town Lake with a little extra added on past the rural bridge (north side). Then across the bridge and back to the finish on the south side of the lake.
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4