Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon - Triathlon


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Millington, Tennessee
United States
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85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 28m 21s
Overall Rank = 40/183
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 2/14
Pre-race routine:

ate my oatmeal, drove to the rae site
Event warmup:

rode 1 mile, swam 100m
Swim
  • 23m 5s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 32s / 100 meters
Comments:

Swim was tough. Water was disgusting. Algae everywhere. So murky that I couldn't see my hand when i extended my arm. First half was tough, with sun on the right side,,which made sighting more difficult. Navigation was off over the second half as I got tired. Never pushed, and was relatively pleased wiht my time when i got out, and I still felt pretty fresh for the bike
What would you do differently?:

sight better
Transition 1
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

T1 wasn't too bad. Wetsuit got stuck on my heels a bit
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 1h 14m 22s
  • 40 kms
  • 32.27 km/hr
Comments:

Ride went OK. I never pushed, wanting to save some for the run. My goal was to be at 20mph or faster, and I just missed it. Only got passed by a handful of people, though, and I passed several of them back by the end.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 00m 59s
Comments:

T2 went better than T1, nothing too bad
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 48m 31s
  • 10 kms
  • 04m 51s  min/km
Comments:

Tough run. Felt good for the first mile, but then the hills hit, and once I hit mile 3-4 with no shade, I about died. Managed to run from rest stop to rest stop, walking while drinking 2 cups of water at each. Slowed a bit, but not too badly over the second half. I was glad to be done though!
What would you do differently?:

noting
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

heat and lack of training

Event comments:

This is always a great race. This was my first time to do it in 5 years. There were only ~220 racers, adn in the past, there have been more than 1000. I'm not sure why the drastic drop in numbers, because it's still a fast course and a very well run race. Very organized, good T shirt, great food afterwards (bbq) and beer. I'll continue to do it.




Last updated: 2018-05-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:05 | 1500 meters | 01m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 3/14
Overall: 34/183
Performance: Average
Suit: sleeveless
Course: triangle in the nassty lake
Start type: Run Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:26
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:14:22 | 40 kms | 32.27 km/hr
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 68/183
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: loop around Millington. Rolling hills, but horrible pavement
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:59
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:48:31 | 10 kms | 04m 51s  min/km
Age Group: 2/14
Overall: 35/183
Performance: Good
Course: out and bakc, rolling hills
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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