Ironhead Dallas Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Grand Prairie, Texas
United States
Ironhead Race Productions
HOTF / 0C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 59m 4s
Overall Rank = 248/416
Age Group = Men 25-29
Age Group Rank = 22/36
Pre-race routine:

Wake the hell up!
Event warmup:

Stroll the transition area.
Swim
  • 34m 28s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 18s / 100 meters
Comments:

The water was pretty wet.
What would you do differently?:

Swim in a straight line.
Transition 1
  • 02m 6s
Comments:

I want to learn that cool "pedal on top of the shoes" thing.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to do that cool "pedal on top of the shoes" thing.
Bike
  • 1h 22m 15s
  • 26 miles
  • 18.97 mile/hr
Comments:

Got a little parched toward the end.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to fill that nifty aero bottle on the fly.
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

I have racking "issues."
What would you do differently?:

Seek "therapy."
Run
  • 58m 44s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

It was hot, but I managed to keep cool. Thanks to the volunteers, for keeping everybody well hydrated.
What would you do differently?:

Not much.
Post race
Warm down:

I crossed the finish and jogged straight for the lake. Oh Yeah!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Muscle fitness.

Event comments:

Ironhead does it again!




Last updated: 2006-07-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:28 | 1500 meters | 02m 18s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 234/416
Performance: Good
Av HR 162
Suit:
Course: Single loop: out, across, and back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:06
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:22:15 | 26 miles | 18.97 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 312/416
Performance: Good
Av HR 163
Wind: None
Course: Double loop down Lake Ridge Pkwy.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:28
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:58:44 | 06.2 miles | 09m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 215/416
Performance: Good
Av HR 169
Course: Single loop through the park, little shade.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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