Grand Haven Triathlon (Oly) - Duathlon


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Grand Haven, Michigan
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 28m 41s
Overall Rank = 56/177
Age Group = m40-44
Age Group Rank = 8/12
Pre-race routine:

Bowl of oatmeal and bananas on the way to the race.
We got there quite early because of the long walk to the swim star.
They canceled the swim so we had a long wait for the race start.
Run
  • 23m 18s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

Wasn't expecting to start my day with a run. Would much rather swim first.
Transition 1
  • 02m 36s
Comments:

potty break.
Bike
  • 1h 09m 58s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.31 mile/hr
Comments:

I really liked the bike section of this race. Pretty venue.
Transition 2
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Forgot my race belt with my run number on it.
What would you do differently?:

Put numbers on. LOL
Run
  • 51m 13s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 15s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Push a little harder. Would have liked to been under 8:00/mile.
Post race
Warm down:

Burger and chips while listening to the live band.

Event comments:

Great volunteers and a very nice venue. Definitely would recommend this race.




Last updated: 2008-06-23 12:00 AM
Running
00:23:18 | 03.1 miles | 07m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/12
Overall: 0/177
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking
T1
Time: 02:36
Overall:
Run with bike?
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes:
Biking
01:09:58 | 24.85 miles | 21.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/12
Overall: 0/177
Performance: Good
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: Mostly flat out and back along the lake shore. Nice place to ride.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:37
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:51:13 | 06.21 miles | 08m 15s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/12
Overall: 0/177
Performance: Average
Course: mostly flat out and back along the boardwalk in Grand Haven.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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