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Pewaukee, Wisconsin
United States
Midwest Sports Events
79F / 26C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 25m 29s
Overall Rank = 234/1329
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 16/70
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at about 4:10. A little tired but not too bad. At first not super excited, more nervous the result would be bad, but then got a little excited. Had the normal, 2 egg sandwhiches (3 egg whites, 1 egg, 4 pieces bread, hint of bbq sauce (I know, crazy but it works)), splash of coffee, orange juice, and about 1-2 water bottles of water before the race.
Event warmup:

Actually did a warmup. Usually I just swim about 100-200 meters, but this time ran about 8 minutes, then stretched. Then finished getting transition ready. Ran to the porta-johns stretched again and was ready to roll, except I was in Wave 15, so I had to stand around, which didn't help, but I was definitely stretched and warm.
Run
  • 10m 35s
  • 1.3 miles
  • 08m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Took this out at a decent pace but didn't want to push it too hard. I tried to run hard, but just enough to keep my HR from exploding.
What would you do differently?:

Push myself harder. If I am doing 7:45 at the end and 8:08 at the beginning, I could have pushed it a bit harder without affecting myself at the end.
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Pretty good transition had to weave through some traffic as I came out but overall not bad.
What would you do differently?:

Sign up earlier so my slot is closer to the exit and I don't have to run 500 yards.
Bike
  • 47m 29s
  • 16.4 miles
  • 20.72 mile/hr
Comments:

I told myself to really stay focused on the bike and do a nice job. I stuck to it and pretty much had a nice ride. I stayed strong with the big ring most of the ride, and only one hill did I let really slow me down. I took advantage of the downhills and stayed aero pretty much the whole time.
What would you do differently?:

Sign up earlier so I am out with the earlier bikers. I was stuck going through traffic which at times slowed me down a bit.

Drink more.

No real complaints. I am sure I could have improved a lot of things, but overall, it was pretty good.
Transition 2
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Pretty good getting into transition, but getting bike racked and shoes on took longer than it should have.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, my running shoes are usually sitting ready for me to use, but with this one, I had already run and just thrown them down not thinking about the next time I needed them.
Run
  • 24m 13s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

I kept a good steady pace and did not let the hills beat me. I ran up them and pushed myself to continue to run harder. I think that is a pace I can keep for a longer run, I just need to be focused.

At the beginning of the run I had to stop for about 30-45 seconds to fix my race number.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, the run was pretty strong. I think in a longer race I will need to drink more water/gatorade.

Be more careful so I don't rip my race number and have to stop and re-pin it.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing, just stretched a little and stood around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Location in transition and inability to transition faster, could have easily shaved one minute off my time.

Event comments:

I thought this race was pretty well done.




Last updated: 2008-05-20 12:00 AM
Running
00:10:35 | 01.3 miles | 08m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/70
Overall: 0/1329
Performance: Good
Course: Short loop with a sturdy hill to start out
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 01:37
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike? Bad
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:47:29 | 16.4 miles | 20.72 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/70
Overall: 0/1329
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: Pretty hilly loop course with a lot of wind.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:37
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:13 | 03.1 miles | 07m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/70
Overall: 0/1329
Performance: Good
Course: Hilly loop going through neighborhood
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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