Loveland Lake to Lake - TriathlonOlympic


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Loveland, Colorado
United States
USA Triathlon
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 11m 12s
Overall Rank = 356/541
Age Group = 36-44
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Ate early, included can of Boost. Arrived early to sort out transition area and to avoid feeling rushed. Bathroom 3 times!
Event warmup:

Messed around in the water.
Swim
  • 32m
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 08s / 100 meters
Comments:

Got a cramp in my right side toward the end...something that has been happening recently on my pool swims too. Hmmm...

Overall, felt confident.
What would you do differently?:

I am signing up for swim labs to get an analysis of my form. I think this is hindering my performance.
Transition 1
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Faster than last year!
What would you do differently?:

Not too worried about it.
Bike
  • 1h 36m 17s
  • 30 miles
  • 18.69 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt strong on the bike...passed a lot of people on hills AND downhill. Improved my time from last year.
What would you do differently?:

Not carried Gatorade bottle in my tri bars as I am turning through a major intersection!
Transition 2
  • 02m 8s
What would you do differently?:

Untie tennis shoe laces BEFORE race! Double knot them for race.
Run
  • 55m 42s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

Testing out my tibia. Was good about pacing myself early in run...second half splits faster than first! Ended up slamming the last mile with a burst of energy. Tried to drink gatorade and dumped cold water on my head and body at each station.
Post race
Event comments:

Very well organized. Congrats to Denny for doing 2:40!!! And congrats to his girlfriend Christina for completing her first oly tri!




Last updated: 2007-05-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:00 | 1500 meters | 02m 08s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 386/541
Performance: Average
This is what MY watch said when I exited the water. There was a 1/2 mile run back to transition area which I did NOT count!
Suit: sleeveless wetsuit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:11
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:36:17 | 30 miles | 18.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 336/541
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Fairly hilly. Lots of turns.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:08
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:55:42 | 06.21 miles | 08m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 331/541
Performance: Good
Course: Fairly flat!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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