Woodson ymca triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Wauau, Wisconsin
United States
ymca
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 36m 30s
Overall Rank = 32/69
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 2/8
Pre-race routine:

got up because who can sleep before a race. I tried to eat oatmeal at 0530, 3 hours before the race.
Event warmup:

did a short bike ride and wrote my name on the street to encourage me when I knew I would be tired.
Swim
  • 21m 37s
  • 875 yards
  • 02m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was a bit nervous, I stayed to the right and knew my course. I fell in behind a guy at my speed. I lost him a bit and then stayed right with him. I could really feel how easy it was to draft behind him. I just let him go and site for me. he did a wonderful job, it was the fastest swim time I have ever had.
What would you do differently?:

At times when I was getting tired and thought about resting, I just focused on my training, stayed long and sleek, relax my breathing, keep my head and body long, easy strokes, and I would catch up with my lead dude.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

felt good
Bike
  • 1h 26m 37s
  • 28 miles
  • 19.40 mile/hr
Comments:

according to Joel Friel, I spaced out the race in 1/4. I relaxed (so i thought) the first 7 miles, and just fueled up. I picked up the next 7 and the next and the last 7. I got passed by only one guy, but i passed many. I thought i would save some leg for the run.
What would you do differently?:

go a little harder
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

i was starting to cramp up getting the shoes off
What would you do differently?:

faster
Run
  • 48m 16s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

took a bit to get my legs going. I thought if i took it somewhat easy out of the gates, I would loosen up. Didn't happen. Sucked air for a long time. Tried to relax my breathing.
What would you do differently?:

train for more running
Post race
Warm down:

stuck ice in my shirt and pants x 2. and drank as much water i could get my hands on.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I had to go to work at 2 pm,

Event comments:

200 volunteers, great help out there. I had to leave right away, i would have stayed for food and massage.




Last updated: 2007-08-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:37 | 875 yards | 02m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 43/69
Performance: Good
Suit: tri swim suit
Course: around the bouys
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:26:37 | 28 miles | 19.40 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 27/69
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: hills, and lots of them.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:48:16 | 06.21 miles | 07m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 36/69
Performance: Average
Course: flat with slight up grades
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5