Gulf Coast Triathlon - Triathlon


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Panama City Beach, Florida
United States
Gulf Coast Triathlon
82F / 28C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 13m 24s
Overall Rank = 79/529
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 14/69
Event warmup:

short swim
Swim
  • 40m 11s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 54s / 100 yards
Comments:

I'm a slow swimmer apparently
Transition 1
  • 02m 45s
Comments:

not in a great rush, 8th fastest in group
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 2h 35m 45s
  • 56 miles
  • 21.57 mile/hr
Comments:

Pushed most of the way but took it pretty easy last ten miles preparing for run, still doing 21mph plus during that stretch
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 24s
Comments:

took time to put on socks and talk to Cynthia, wanted to make sure I was comfortable on the run, however after about a mile the socks were wet and it was no use, still 4th fastest in group
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 1h 53m 20s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

crazy but the run was my highest ranked portion. wet socks and blisters but overall felt pretty good. got pretty around miles 9 and 10 but finished strong with the last 1.1 miles in 8:48
What would you do differently?:

drink a bit more gatorade early on. had a tinge of a cramp starting during mile 8, but drank 2 cups g-ade and one coke and took it easy for a mile and it went away
Post race
Warm down:

massage

What limited your ability to perform faster:

being slow

Event comments:

Good race, performed to the best of my abilities and had fun




Last updated: 2015-05-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:40:11 | 2112 yards | 01m 54s / 100yards
Age Group: 28/69
Overall: 169/529
Performance: Average
Suit: Vortex Full
Course: out .55 miles then over then back in .55 miles
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:45
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:35:45 | 56 miles | 21.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/69
Overall: 82/529
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:24
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:53:20 | 13.1 miles | 08m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/69
Overall: 78/529
Performance: Good
8:40 pace
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4