Interlochen Music Fest Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Interlochen, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 49m 11s
Overall Rank = 97/196
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 15/22
Pre-race routine:

Well we were actually on pace to get there early and have plenty of time until about 6 miles down the road when the vehicle we were in blew a gasket, literally! Frantic calls brought my vehicle and we tore to the race, arriving 15 minutes before the transition area closed. Soooo, like normal we were frenetically trying to set up and get our chip and everything else before the race. Pretty standard for our group now. But it got done and had time to spare.
Event warmup:

Ha, what?
Swim
  • 37m 59s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was by far my toughest swim to date, not because of lack of fitness, although that is always an issue, but because of the wind and waves. Wind kept blowing me off course as well as uprooting the bouys. Swimming in a straight line very difficult.
What would you do differently?:

As always, swim train more.
Transition 1
  • 02m 32s
Comments:

Used Body Glide for the first time and it really helped slide my suit off. I like it a lot.
What would you do differently?:

Continue to refine and shave time off. I did forget to unbuckle my helmet when i left it on my bike which took a few extra seconds to unsnap.
Bike
  • 1h 17m 4s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.35 mile/hr
Comments:

Wow, what a windy day! A strong headwind with some nice gusts really slowed me going out, but of course there was a nice tailwind coming in. In the end I didn't quite hit my goal of an avg. of 20 mph.
What would you do differently?:

I need to pick up more speed.
Transition 2
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

Everything went smoothly, no real regrets.
What would you do differently?:

Keep refining it to shave time off.
Run
  • 50m
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't feel particularly good again, I am really surprised at my time. I once again had cramps in my right hamstring for a quarter mile or so and just didn't feel like i had any kick like i wanted early in the race.
What would you do differently?:

More speed work is needed.
Post race
Warm down:

Little bit of stretching and some pizza!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

More consistent speed work.

Event comments:

Third time for this race and it is one of my favorites. Nice woodsy area for the transition, lake swim is fine and bike course is cool as well. Just a well done event.




Last updated: 2008-04-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:59 | 1640 yards | 02m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 16/22
Overall: 135/196
Performance: Below average
Suit: Quintana Roo
Course: Triangle - We kept the buoys on our right this year.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:32
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:17:04 | 24.85 miles | 19.35 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/22
Overall: 104/196
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: Out and back with just a few very small hills. I like it, kind of scenic by a lake and not a busy road.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:22
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:00 | 06.21 miles | 08m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/22
Overall: 70/196
Performance: Average
Course: Excellent course! Start with a run through the campground with lots of shade and a nice soft trail, then on to a dirt road with no traffic. But then you turn left and are staring at "The Hill". Nearly a mile climb with the turnaround at the top! When you first see it it seems to stretch a mighty long ways. I feel i can pace myself on this course because of the differing surfaces. I know where i'm at and how hard to go.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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