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Canby, Oregon
United States
Canby Gators Swim Club
50F / 10C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 09m 27s
Overall Rank = 14/151
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 4/11
Pre-race routine:

Transition set-up, 20 water, Pro-4 gel 30 minutes prior to swim start.
Event warmup:

Hot Shower, stretch poolside, 100 yd warm-up.
Swim
  • 07m 46s
  • 500 yards
  • 01m 33s / 100 yards
Comments:

The wave was pretty well balanced for swim time, with the exception of one lane-mate. He was very courteous at letting us pass and it was a really good swim. I just kept the toes of the gal in front of me in sight, and she maintained enough pace to push off just before I came into the wall. I felt very relaxed and strong, and the lanes felt much better, as did the ability of my lane-mates to hold pace. I was relaxed enough to actually have a pretty good idea of what lap I was on.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

Reach T-1 behind lane-mates and left before them.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 35m 28s
  • 12 miles
  • 20.30 mile/hr
Comments:

Very pretty course with some great downhills. Some tight corners that made for some quick braking.
What would you do differently?:

Little higher cadence at start.
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
What would you do differently?:

Learn to get feet out of shoes and ride on the tops. I only managed to get one foot out, so I ran in with one on and one off. :)
Run
  • 23m 49s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs felt fatigued at first. Got off the bike with calves wanting to cramp up. After the first 200 yards I was fine.
What would you do differently?:

Gotta figure out better lacing on the Yankz. They've been too tight and too hard to get in to. They feel fine once I get going, but I need them looser for getting in to.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk for warm-down. Drink water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Legs seemed tired from the get go. Lighter Bike? :)

Event comments:

This is a well run race for been in their 4th year. Volunteers were plentiful, and law enforcement was at key points to allow everyone to race without stopping or fear of traffic. These guys do a great job! It's no wonder it sells out so fast.




Last updated: 2008-04-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:46 | 500 yards | 01m 33s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/11
Overall: 0/151
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot Tri Top & Shorts
Course: CCW laps
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 87F / 31C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:35:28 | 12 miles | 20.30 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/11
Overall: 0/151
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Relatively flat out to about 5 miles, climbing through 6 & 7 and then good sized (runnable) rollers from there to about 10.5 and flat back in.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:49 | 03.1 miles | 07m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/11
Overall: 0/151
Performance: Good
Course: Flat. Out along roadway facing inbound bikes, two loops in a park then back to the school track for half a lap.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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] 4