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Midlothian, Virginia
United States
Richmond Multisports
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 52m 54s
Overall Rank = 101/101
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 20/20
Pre-race routine:

Was running a bit late this morning. I got to the parking lot at 6:45 and the race started at 7:00 am. I am glad I have done enough of these that I knew what to do to get myself ready. It was a bit stressful to get it all done. I got down to the water at 6:53 am. I was nervous before this tri and I am not sure why. I just kept telling myself I could always stop after the bike or I could walk the run if I wanted to.
Swim
  • 27m 31s
  • 750 meters
  • 03m 40s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

Swim more.
Transition 1
  • 03m 23s
Comments:

I think I did alright on the transition except for it felt messy because I didn't really have time to get all my stuff laid out the way I like it. I wore a big t-shirt because I didn't want to get my bike shirt stuck while I was getting wet like last time. Overall I feel good about my transition.
What would you do differently?:

Get there earlier so I could have my set up the way I like it.
Bike
  • 1h 28m 44s
  • 18.8 miles
  • 12.71 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Ride more in Richmond so I can get used to the hills. It will happen, I just have to keep riding.

Transition 2
  • 03m 16s
Comments:

My legs were toasty. I would say it was more shuffling with my bike rather than running.
Run
  • 49m 2s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 15m 46s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Run more. This working out once or twice a week and then doing a tri is not quite cutting it.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training, not being used to hills.

Event comments:

One of the best races I have done in a long time. It was extremely well marked, there were a ton of volunteers, the volunteers didn't leave their stations, I was cheered on a lot, there were a ton of drink stations on the run, there were support trucks driving along the course, there was tons of pizza and drinks and cookies afterwards, there was a massage therapist, they started on time! The very best thing was that I felt like I mattered just as much as the people in the front. That has been rare for me in the events I have done this year and I am glad to see these guys did it. It was really great.




Last updated: 2007-06-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:31 | 750 meters | 03m 40s / 100meters
Age Group: 15/20
Overall: 0/101
Performance: Good
Average HR 160 Max HR 166
Suit:
Course: Well we went upstream for most of the swim. I was hoping to beat my York River time but there was no way with the current. I didn't realize how long it had taken me until I got out of the water. I felt like I did pretty good overall and was able to get my nerves and breathing under control really fast. Another plus was that I was able to sight pretty well and didn't get messed up on my direction ever.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:23
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:28:44 | 18.8 miles | 12.71 mile/hr
Age Group: 19/20
Overall: 0/101
Performance: Average
Max HR 174 Ave HR 159
Wind:
Course: This course was hilly for me. It was rolling hills and it was hard to keep my momentum going. The last hill before the turn around was horrible and I had to walk about halfway up it. It took me 7:32 on that last mile and 3:14 on the way down at 33.3 mph! Woohoo!
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 03:16
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:49:02 | 03.11 miles | 15m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/101
Performance: Below average
Ave HR 158 Max HR 171 Legs were fried but I ran the whole way. Slowly.
Course: Flat, through the trees along a trail. Beautiful. Peaceful. Fun.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
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