Reeds Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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East Grand Rapids, Michigan
United States
East Grand Rapids
60F / 16C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 52m 27s
Overall Rank = 318/1150
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 24/69
Swim
  • 14m 16s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I had a terrible time getting into a rythm of any kind there were 170 swimmers in my heat and we were in a narrow section and were 7 people deep. Just to busy!
What would you do differently?:

I started a little to close to the ropes so I had no were to go when we got started.
Transition 1
  • 02m 55s
Comments:

I started with my shoes on before i got on the bike, just not confidence to hav ethem straped to the bike and put them on while I ride. the transition area was about 500 yards long.
What would you do differently?:

jersey got twisted on my back slowed me down
Bike
  • 53m 18s
  • 18 miles
  • 20.26 mile/hr
Comments:

My bike computer failed so i had no idea how I was doing until i hit the finish
Transition 2
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

I ran to the wrong rack, my family and friends were by the wrong rack. lost 5 sec.
Run
  • 39m 52s
  • 5 miles
  • 07m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

my left knee was bothering me on the run a little not as bad as it did at great lakes tri
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

weather and my knee pain

Event comments:

just to many racers, bad weather,




Last updated: 2006-09-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:16 | 880 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/69
Overall: 0/1150
Performance: Below average
Suit: ironman sleaveless wetsuit
Course: u shape bouys on the left
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:55
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:53:18 | 18 miles | 20.26 mile/hr
Age Group: 29/69
Overall: 0/1150
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: in the reverse of last year
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:05
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Bad
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:39:52 | 05 miles | 07m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 33/69
Overall: 318/1150
Performance: Below average
Course: this was also in reverse of last year
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4