MIdAugust Meltdown - TriathlonSprint


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Effingham, Illinois
United States
Cutting Edge Events
83F / 28C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 7h 30m
Overall Rank = 45/45
Age Group = clydsdale
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Drove up the night before and stayed in a motel. We went out to the race site and drove the course that night. That helped the jitters. Got to the race and set up my trans area with time to spare.
Swim
  • 12m 48s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 55s / 100 yards
Comments:

I know everyone says"swim as much open water as you can" that didnt help. Its hard to train for race style open water swimming I found out. Maybe it should be" swim as much open as you can and have someone with a boat drive around you while you train".
What would you do differently?:

Get a clean lane and go faster.
Transition 1
  • 02m 59s
Comments:

Glad I brought a bucket.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure.
Bike
  • 54m 59s
  • 13 miles
  • 14.19 mile/hr
Comments:

my bike sucks for racing. I am glad I raced it though. I now have a clear understanding of why tri bikes are best.
What would you do differently?:

Get a better bike and train harder
Transition 2
  • 00m 49s
Run
  • 41m 29s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 13m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs felt like iron. Had to walk too much.
What would you do differently?:

Brick more. Get a better bike,so I might have better legs for the run.
Post race
Warm down:

walked and streched

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Still too heavy, have to loss more weight.
Train harder, now that I know what its like to race a Tri.

Event comments:

Very well done. I cant wait till next year.




Last updated: 2007-08-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:48 | 440 yards | 02m 55s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 33/45
Performance: Average
Suit: none
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:59
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:54:59 | 13 miles | 14.19 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 43/45
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course: some rolling hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:49
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:41:29 | 03.1 miles | 13m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 45/45
Performance: Bad
Course: I liked it. Nice county around Lake Sara.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %5
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