Massachusetts State Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Winchendon, Massachusetts
United States
Max Performance
75F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 46m 36s
Overall Rank = 124/172
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 4/7
Pre-race routine:

I loaded the car, packed and checked the bike the night before. Early to bed, but did not sleep too well. Up at 4:45 for usual breakfast - it was pouring rain outside with ocassional thunder and lightening. I questioned whether or not the event would be a go because T-storms were forecast all day. Anyway, the rain was warm so I mused that it could not be all that bad as long as I did not crash the bike! Worried that Rosalyn would get soaked while waiting for me. But as it turned out, the weather gods cooperated!
Event warmup:

Stretching
Swim
  • 31m 26s
  • 1584 yards
  • 01m 59s / 100 yards
Comments:

A good swim for me. My sighting was better than usual and I felt strong the whole way.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 03m 4s
Comments:

For me, this was a calm and orderly transition. It helped that I actually thought through what I would do in the T area before, and tried to execute the plan. For the most part, it worked. Almost got it down to under 3 minutes.
What would you do differently?:

Still have trouble getting the bike shirt on due to everything being wet. Going to switch to a one piece outfit going foreward to avoid this step if possible.
Bike
  • 1h 16m 47s
  • 22.7 miles
  • 17.74 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice course. Around mile 5-6 there was a long hill that was very challenging - speed was probably not more than 9-11 mph the whole way here. Did not relish the fact that I had to do that hill again on loop 2!
What would you do differently?:

Set up Cateye before as I could not zero it out on the course.This was frustrating as it was a stupid oversight.
Transition 2
  • 02m 12s
Comments:

Relatively smooth T2. Comfortable changes. There was a woman from L street who had completed the sprint and was by her bike. Actually stopped for a little chat, which added some time. But, hey - this is suppose to be fun!
What would you do differently?:

Chat longer!
Run
  • 53m 9s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

Still a bit too hot for me as I struggle anytime the temps get > 65 and it is humid. Tried to keep a comfortable pace the whole way just concentrating on being comfortable, feeling not tired or too hot and tried to keep disciplined - no stoppiing, but walk at water stops to hydrate and douse in a couple of cups of water to cool off. It seemed to work. I was pleased to see that my overall pace was < 9 mpm.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Hydrated and walked. Went for a dip in the lake to cool off. Played some golf in the afternoon and went to a clambake.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Age!

Event comments:

Very well run event. I may do this one again.




Last updated: 2008-07-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:26 | 1584 yards | 01m 59s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 121/172
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleeveless
Course: Triangle.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:04
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:16:47 | 22.7 miles | 17.74 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 122/172
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: 2 x one loop. A couple of challenging hills!
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 80+
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:12
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:53:09 | 06.2 miles | 08m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 119/172
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back. Relatively flat with some good rolling hills.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 5