West Point Lake Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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LaGrange, Georgia
United States
Georgia Multisports Productions
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 37m 23s
Overall Rank = 297/302
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 22/23
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 3:30a and decided to gather up all my gear for the race. I probably should have done this the night before, but in all honesty, I was just lazy and didn't feel like doing it.
Swim
  • 45m 14s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started off great and kind of went downhill after that. Initially I was hoping to do around 30 minutes for the swim and I wanted to make sure that I took my time and concentrate on my form. Well, when I started to take my time, my form fell apart. My hips sank and I was certainly creating drag. However, anytime I don't drown, the swim is good.
What would you do differently?:

Concentrate more on my form.
Transition 1
  • 04m 24s
Comments:

Transition was just transition.
Bike
  • 1h 35m 43s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 15.58 mile/hr
Comments:

I'm realizing more and more that my cycling is horrible. I really need to "ride lots" and get better. I know that it will come, but it gets frustrating.
What would you do differently?:

Spend more time concentrating on my riding.
Transition 2
  • 01m 53s
Comments:

Transition was just transition.
Run
  • 70m 11s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 11m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

I had a good run considering that my swim and bike didn't go so well. Running is my most comfortable aspect of the tri. I felt strong and I didn't have too many issues concerning my legs transitioning from cycling to running. It went very smooth.
Post race
Event comments:

This race went well for me. My main concern was just finishing and making sure that I survived. I was a little frustrated with my swimming and biking, but hopefully things will get better because it has to. I really enjoyed the race and even though I did it faster last year, I felt the race was better organized this year. I will come back next year.




Last updated: 2007-08-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:45:14 | 1640 yards | 02m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/23
Overall: 22/302
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:24
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:35:43 | 24.85 miles | 15.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 23/23
Overall: 23/302
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:53
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:70:11 | 06.21 miles | 11m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 18/23
Overall: 22/302
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5