Reeds Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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East Grand Rapids, Michigan
United States
East Grand Rapids
50F / 10C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 42m 7s
Overall Rank = 139/1011
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 15/100
Pre-race routine:

Had my bagel with peanut butter and a glass of water
Event warmup:

I did a short ride and a short run and a short swim
Swim
  • 13m 34s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 32s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started to the outside and This was my downfall i think. I ended up way to the right with noone near me. lots of extra swiming
Transition 1
  • 02m 12s
Comments:

the time seams long but so was the transion area
Bike
  • 47m 35s
  • 17.2 miles
  • 21.69 mile/hr
Comments:

i had to slow down on a hill coming out of Ada there wwas a guy infront of me and i did not want to be penalized for drafting
Transition 2
  • 02m 7s
Comments:

New shoes to run in need to work on getting them on faster. I almost fell off the bike at the dismount I guess the old legs were not ready to start running yet
Run
  • 36m 35s
  • 4.9 miles
  • 07m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

it was a good run but I was hoping to be just a little faster
Post race
Warm down:

just some streching and some endurox R4

Event comments:

Over the past 3 years of ding this race I have improved 20 mins. this was the first race this year the IT band did not hurt!!!




Last updated: 2007-09-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:34 | 880 yards | 01m 32s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/100
Overall: 79/1011
Performance: Below average
Suit: wet suit
Course: u shape with the bouys on the left
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Bad
T1
Time: 02:12
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:47:35 | 17.2 miles | 21.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/100
Overall: 154/1011
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: around reeds lake with a out and back into Ada
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 98
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:07
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:36:35 | 04.9 miles | 07m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/100
Overall: 256/1011
Performance: Good
Course: run around reeds lake
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4