Pokagon State Park Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Angola, Indiana
United States
Tri Fort
60F / 16C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 43m 46s
Overall Rank = 20/69
Age Group = M3034
Age Group Rank = 3/6
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5:00, big bowl of cereal and out the door... race doesn't start until nine but I like to be early and get comfortable with the set-up.
Event warmup:

OK, I'm the first racer there so maybe was a bit too early. Walked around alot and talked to the volunteers... helped move some kayaks down to the water. Lots of great people helping out. The swim looks way long and it's cold and raining.
Swim
  • 32m 44s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m / 100 yards
Comments:

Felt really good on the swim ~ I know I'm slow but kept a steady pace and freestyled the entire way. Tried drafting when possible (a first for me after reading others advice on this). The run to T1 was up across the beach and up 60 stairs... when I saw my time I was pretty excited.
What would you do differently?:

More swimming...
Transition 1
  • 01m 44s
Comments:

Thanks for the suggestions of using Pam on wrists and ankles. Sucked down a GU. Did sit down to pull of the suit and put on socks.
What would you do differently?:

Just go faster... I could work on this more.
Bike
  • 1h 16m 25s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.51 mile/hr
Comments:

Definetly a tail of two halves... just hammered the first half of the ride... averaged better the 21 and passed some people and was not passed. Felt great until the turn - now I know why I was doing so well... big headwind back. Although I was only passed by two people, my speed and energy were drained a bit. A bit worried about the run now which is usually my strength. Thought my time would be better than this but still pleased.
What would you do differently?:

More training.
Transition 2
  • 00m 41s
Comments:

I must have been thinking too much or not enough... despite having everything laid out I did not drink anything and totally forgot to put on my race belt with my GU and my race number... oh boy.
What would you do differently?:

Think more dummy!
Run
  • 52m 9s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 24s  min/mile
Comments:

About 1/2 mile in I realize I have no race belt... the no GU factor is fine but I'm wondering if I get a penalty/DQ'd, or what with no number. A bit upset at this point which did pass the time. Oh well, just keep going. Note for next year... run lots of hills... this course killed me. When I finished no-one mentioned the race number so I'll take it as a lesson learned for next time - hope to never make that mistake again. Thought my time could have been worse... rank was decent I guess.
What would you do differently?:

Again, just more training
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and talked with people ~ just lots of friendly folks.

Event comments:

Good fun race... nice in that it wasn't crowded at all and for me, the perfect way to do my first Olympic. Very well organized with lots of great volunteers. I'd do this again and recommend - but run hills before you race this course.




Last updated: 2007-05-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:44 | 1640 yards | 01m / 100yards
Age Group: 3/6
Overall: 36/69
Performance: Good
Suit: Blue Seventy Energie
Course: Out and back in lake.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 01:44
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:16:25 | 24.85 miles | 19.51 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/6
Overall: 18/69
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back on roads.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:41
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:52:09 | 06.21 miles | 08m 24s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/6
Overall: 16/69
Performance: Below average
Course: Hardest run I've ever done... very hilly trail run.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Bad
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