Evergreen Lake International Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Hudson, Illinois
United States
Tri-Mom Events, LLC
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 45m 45s
Overall Rank = 177/295
Age Group = M 30-34
Age Group Rank = 23/31
Pre-race routine:

Early start. Up at 0315. Made blueberry pancakes. Ate apple on way to race, Clif Bar 1 hour prior, and 1 shot of gel 15 min prior to start.
Event warmup:

Stretching
Swim
  • 41m 13s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

If I could only swim straight. I think I could swim all day, but not for 20 seconds straight. Stayed well outside the line. I was in wave 2 of 7 so I did not want to get swam over by all the other waves. Really didn't feel as slow as my time, but this is what not getting to the pool gets me.
What would you do differently?:

Swim more and work on sighting.
Transition 1
  • 01m 10s
Comments:

Not bad for me. Road was a little rough on the bare feet. Took 1 shot of gel.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to jump mount bike.
Bike
  • 1h 08m 5s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.90 mile/hr
Comments:

Rode hard. The bike is my favorite. Plenty of people to pass after my slow swim.
What would you do differently?:

Work on cornering and ride the course beforehand to know the corners better.
Transition 2
  • 01m 20s
Comments:

Again, not bad. Swapped gel flasks.
What would you do differently?:

I don't know, practice.
Run
  • 53m 59s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Pretty good run for me. I don't think I negative split this, but both halves were probably real close in time.
What would you do differently?:

More bricks, shorter more intense runs.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched, walked.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough time in the pool, may look for a swim coach this winter. I'm pretty happy with my bike for now, until I can upgrade equipment. My running is still improving, I've never been a runner so as long as I keep improving, I'm good with it.

Event comments:

Wow!! So many volunteers. If you went thirsty on the run, it was your own fault, there must have been a drink station every 1/2 half mile. Very organized event. Great race site.




Last updated: 2007-02-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:13 | 1640 yards | 02m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 28/31
Overall: 247/295
Performance: Below average
Suit: Tri Jersey & Shorts
Course: Diamond, buoys on your left.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:10
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:08:05 | 24.85 miles | 21.90 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/31
Overall: 60/295
Performance: Good
1 bottle of water, 1 bottle water with 2 scoops Infinit (262 Cals), 1 gel at Mile 22.
Wind: Some
Course: Country roads. Nice inclines/rollers and only 1 real granny gear hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:20
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:53:59 | 06.21 miles | 08m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 24/31
Overall: 194/295
Performance: Average
Water at aid stations, 1 cup of Gatorade, 1 gel at mile 3.
Course: Pretty flat course with a few inclines and turns.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5