Oakland International Triathlon - Triathlon


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Oakland, California
United States
USA Productions
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 08m 21s
Overall Rank = 10/492
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 2/56
Swim
  • 19m 13s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 17s / 100 meters
Comments:

Water temp was perfect. I got the crap beat out of me at the 1st bouy but things opened up after that. Went a bit wide down the stretch so had to get back on course. The swim exit was a bit rough with big rocks and jagged concrete but lots of volunteers to assist no real problem.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Pace was good. maybe pay attention to navigation a bit more
Transition 1
  • 05m 16s
Comments:

long run to transition almost 1/4 mile up 3 flights of stairs across a foot bridge and down 3 flights. Chose to not wear shoes good choice no problem at all
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 1h 03m 42s
  • 40 kms
  • 37.68 km/hr
Comments:

Saw a bad wreck. Two bikes collided the girl looked unconscious. lots of blood. Several people were assisting her. nothing I could do. Thornton and I traded places a few time but we are so close in bike fitness so we came into transition together, but he got stuck behind some people so I sniped a position.
What would you do differently?:

I would like to have pushed a bit harder but with all the turns, and road hazards I backed off a bit
Transition 2
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

I got a bit disorientated when I came into transition for just a second but figured it out as i was moving forward so no real problem. Real fast and smooth
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 38m 53s
  • 10 kms
  • 03m 53s  min/km
Comments:

I will have to check but I think this is my fastest 10K. Ive never felt this good. My stride was great, I felt so fast
What would you do differently?:

I took a full two weeks to taper and that was key.
Post race
Warm down:

Waited for Thorton to cross and we talked for a bit

Event comments:

This was the inaugural for this race and my hat goes off to the race organizers. They absolutely nailed all the logistics




Last updated: 2014-07-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:13 | 1500 meters | 01m 17s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/56
Overall: 0/492
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: one sharp left turn at about 150 yards then a right at about 400 yards, the rest is with the current which explains the fast swim time
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:16
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:03:42 | 40 kms | 37.68 km/hr
Age Group: 0/56
Overall: 0/492
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Urban course.Two laps. Very flat but lots of turns. Roads were bad so you need to keep your eyes open and your head on a swivel.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:17
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
00:38:53 | 10 kms | 03m 53s  min/km
Age Group: 0/56
Overall: 0/492
Performance: Good
Course: very flat except the foot bridge with the 3 flights of stairs
Keeping cool Good 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