Chisago Lakes Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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chisago lakes, Minnesota
United States
Midwest Sports
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 4s
Overall Rank = 137/779
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 14/65
Pre-race routine:

Had trouble sleeping in the rental cabin. Up very early, powerbar, electrolyte drink. Talked with mndiver a bit (he was there for the half iron).
Event warmup:

Biked maybe a mile, jogged a little, swam more than I usually do. Had plenty of time because I got there so early.
Swim
  • 11m 50s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

I know I am slow, but I really don't think I am 3 min/100 meters slow. I swear this course was longer than advertised. I also felt like the turn buoy had drifted out, because it seemed much longer in the water than it looked on shore. In any case, I actually felt more comfortable on this swim than any previous swim, so I give it a thumbs up.
Transition 1
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

Run up a decent hill from the beach. Most of the bikes around me were gone by the time I got there, not surprisingly.
Bike
  • 46m 28s
  • 17 miles
  • 21.95 mile/hr
Comments:

Overcooked this a bit, but felt very good. Fastest bike pace to date on the longest course. Passed a lot of people.
What would you do differently?:

Probably shouldn't have gone that hard, because I paid a bit on the run, but it was fun.
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

Everything great except forgot my number belt and had to go back for it, probably lost nearly 10 seconds doing that.
Run
  • 26m 48s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

Slow and tough. Legs were not responding well after the ride. Sprinted at the end to catch up with the guy that was racked next to me who passed me with 50 yards to go.
What would you do differently?:

Not bike so hard, more bricks.
Post race
Warm down:

Right back to car to get back to family for a day of canoeing.

Event comments:

Highly recommend this race. Something like 1600 racers, but very well organized.




Last updated: 2008-06-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:50 | 437 yards | 02m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/65
Overall: 0/779
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleeveless
Course: Down one side of a buoy line, back the other
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:46:28 | 17 miles | 21.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/65
Overall: 0/779
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Very minor rollers
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:47
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
00:26:48 | 03.1 miles | 08m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/65
Overall: 0/779
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back along city streets. Flat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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