Emmett's Most Excellent Triathlon - Olympic Course - Triathlon


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Emmett, Idaho
United States
Gem County Recreation District
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 34m 13s
Overall Rank = 39/157
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 10/26
Pre-race routine:

Hometown race. Woke up at 6, ate my normal breakfast. Loaded up my gear (OCD-ified set up the night before) and the wife and I drove to the race.
Event warmup:

Swam a couple hundred yards EZ to get a feel for the water.
Swim
  • 29m 15s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 57s / 100 meters
Comments:

Almost impossible to draft. The water was too murky due to mudslides upstream. I could not see my elbows while swimming, let alone my hands. I did draft by feel for a couple hundred meters. I could just feel the kick turbulence with my hands.

Swam clean over two guys. I was veering left, and they were veering right. Goggles got messed up a bit on the first one, had to stop twice to get them situated.

Still managed my best pace yet.
What would you do differently?:

Work on my veering left issue. It was not too bad, but I know it adds distance that I can't afford to lose if I want to be competitive.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

100 yd run to the bike, gave me time to strip the wetsuit halfway down. I still have a lot of free time I can pick up in transition. Using MTB shoes with quick laces, so I put them on in T1. Socks still take time. I will have to wean myself off them.
What would you do differently?:

Easier access shoes, toughen up and go sockless. I may trim the legs on my wetsuit. It has stuck on the last two races.
Bike
  • 1h 10m 47s
  • 40 kms
  • 33.91 km/hr
Comments:

Best bike yet. I pushed harder than I ever have on the bike. averaged 21.4 mph, which is above any of my training rides near that distance. I still have a ways to go on the bike, but this is progress.
What would you do differently?:

Wait until morning to fill my aero-bottle. It was wicked nasty tasting after stewing overnight. made do with the gatorade in my frame bottles.
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

Had a little trouble finding my rack spot, stopped one sawhorse early. My Father-in-law was right there, asked my # and said next rack (I had already figured it out by then)

Stripped off helmet and gloves, stepped out of MTB shoes and tried to put on my running shoes.

I had pushed hard on the bike, and I was shaky putting on my shoes. Didn't get the laces quite tight enough and had to adjust on the course.

Right before I left T2 I leaned across the fence and gave my wife a great big sweaty smooch! She was not overly impressed :)
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Practice and get a bit smoother. I'm happy with my progress.
Run
  • 50m 15s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 02s  min/km
Comments:

Came off the bike a little over hydrated, I felt just a tiny bit sloshy, and wanted to get a side stitch. Staved it off and kept running. I was worried about cramping due to the temp and my history of cramping, but not even a hint of a cramp throughout the run.

Note, I raced in my new Hoka's. Only my second run in them. Felt odd for the first half mile, then felt fantastic. I think I might love these shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Dial in hydration on the bike. I didn't need to drink as much as I did.
Post race
Warm down:

Pizza, fruit, choc milk, and then more fruit :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing but my newness. 13 months from the first time I started exercising in 19 years. I am still learning what I am capable of. Next year I think I can add at least 1mph to the bike, and shave 20s/mile off the run.

Event comments:

Great race, I am lucky to have such a great race so close to home.

Not to mention got my first hardware! I was 38th overall, 10 in AG, but I was the first local. 1st place trophy for Gem county, plus a sweet gift certificate to McU Sports!

The RD for the last 13 years retired after this race, here's hoping that the new RD can keep this race just as Excellent!


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Last updated: 2014-08-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:15 | 1500 meters | 01m 57s / 100meters
Age Group: 11/26
Overall: 72/157
Performance: Good
Suit: Synergy Endorphine
Course: Long rectangle, keep buoys to the right. Water was muddy, looked like chocolate milk :) Way muddier than just two days before.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:30
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:10:47 | 40 kms | 33.91 km/hr
Age Group: 12/26
Overall: 46/157
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Great course. 3 small hills to keep you honest. Out and partially back. Net downhill.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:26
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:50:15 | 10 kms | 05m 02s  min/km
Age Group: 11/26
Overall: 54/157
Performance: Good
Averaged 8:06 min/mile. Wanted to go sub-8, but for my first shot at this distance I'm very happy with how well I paced.
Course: Two loops around a park and along side streets. 3 aid stations per loop. Great volunteers!
Keeping cool Average Drinking
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] 5