Marble Falls Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Marble Falls, Texas
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 7h 00m
Overall Rank = 61/300
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up, drank a little coffee, ate two slices of toast and a little bit of oatmeal.
Event warmup:

Walked around, soaked up the atmosphere, swam about 150 meters then stretched.
Swim
  • 18m 44s
  • 1000 meters
  • 01m 52s / 100 meters
Comments:

Since swimming is my weak spot, I am pretty happy with this.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe give a little more effort, maybe...
Transition 1
  • 01m 41s
Comments:

A little slow, had some issues with my shoes.
Bike
  • 1h 08m 5s
  • 23 miles
  • 20.27 mile/hr
Comments:

I thought I did a really good job on the bike, the hills were bigger than I expected but, I still managed over 20 mph for the course.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...Hopefully have a new bike for next year.
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

New technique, I just sat down and out my shoes on, much easier and didn't have to fight with my socks.
Run
  • 36m 36s
  • 4.4 miles
  • 08m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

For as pleased with my swim and bike, i am a little upset with my run. My pace was :45 seconds off normal pace, but, whatever, my over all time was what i wanted.
What would you do differently?:

Train better on running after a 20+ mile rides. My first mile was the slowest
Post race
Warm down:

WALKED AROUND, ATE

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think the lack of bricks...

Event comments:

lOTS OF VOLUNTEERS




Last updated: 2008-07-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:44 | 1000 meters | 01m 52s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 114/300
Performance: Good
My goal was to draft as much as I could, I would say I was able to pull that off about 50%. I was only shooting for 21 minutes, so I am pretty happy. I really did not give a 100% effort, which again, was the plan.
Suit: no
Course: triangle course...
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:41
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:08:05 | 23 miles | 20.27 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 65/300
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back with LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of HILLS. Hardest course I have ever ridden. I'm writing this review 5 hours later and my inner thighs ARE STILL SORE.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:36:36 | 04.4 miles | 08m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 99/300
Performance: Below average
Course: out and back, mostly flat with a big hill at the end.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
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