The Triathlon at Pacific Grove - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Pacific Grove, California
United States
Tri California
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 52m 41s
Overall Rank = 298/957
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 35/74
Pre-race routine:

woke up ate, 1 pc toast w/ peanut butter, 1 banana, small cup of coffee. check all of my gear and rode my bike to the race +/- 3 miles.
Event warmup:

Bike ride to transition, light stretching, swam 50 yards or so before by wave start.
Swim
  • 30m 46s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

swim went well, I completed and started my first/second lap right as the next wave started which was unfortunate due to extra traffic jostling around. I felt really calm, actually could have pushed harder. The kelp did not bother me although I did get stuck in a large patch of it on the first lap. :)
What would you do differently?:

I would push it a little more
Transition 1
  • 04m 33s
Comments:

I though I was moving fairly fast, I need to work on this for sure
What would you do differently?:

bring less stuff, steamline everything
Bike
  • 1h 17m 38s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.21 mile/hr
Comments:

Overall I was on my target time. I got a cramp in my mid back on the third lap that really put me off of my pace.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more water, find a energy drink /gel that does not make me feel like I am going to throw it back up or give me gas. Also I need to ride more!
Transition 2
  • 04m 22s
Comments:

SLOW, shoot I really stunk in the transitions! I also had to make a trip to the bathroom on the way out to the run.
What would you do differently?:

move faster,
Run
  • 55m 22s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

I fell apart. I had been shooting for 8 min miles. I was so thirsty but I could not drink anything without feeling like I was going to throw up. I just had nothing left. The hill and the return end of the laps were brutal, definately harder than slight inclines.
What would you do differently?:

Run more, run longer, run faster
Post race
Warm down:

high fives, light stretching, drinking water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I had trouble with my hydration and fuel intake, definately limited my speed. Also this was my first race at this distance

Event comments:

no water on the bike course kinda stunk. Overall it was a great race that was very organized and well run.




Last updated: 2006-07-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:46 | 1640 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 20/74
Overall: 229/957
Performance: Good
Suit: ironman helix
Course: 2 laps in ocean, low current, with abundant kelp patches. Kelp crawl
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 56F / 13C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:33
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
01:17:38 | 24.85 miles | 19.21 mile/hr
Age Group: 33/74
Overall: 252/957
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: 4 lap with lots of rolling hills and light breezes
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 04:22
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:55:22 | 06.21 miles | 08m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 49/74
Overall: 421/957
Performance: Below average
Course: 3 laps. 1st half of lap is flat, second half rolling hills hills seemed bigger during the race
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4