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Middleville, Michigan
United States
Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids
78F / 26C
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 17s
Overall Rank = 104/335
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 24/40
Pre-race routine:

Pretty normal - bowl of cereal, protein drink and a GU for breakfast. AT the site and racked by a bit after 7.
Event warmup:

Putting on the wetsuit is an event in and of itself! Went for a brief swim in the wetsuit just to stretch out.
Swim
  • 14m 56s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 42s / 100 yards
Comments:

Must have been a short course this year. I swam close to 2 minutes faster than the last 2 years. Did feel I had a good swim - pushed my limit and drafted when possible.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing at all!`
Transition 1
  • 02m 51s
Comments:

Stupid wetsuit - totally stuck on my heels - sta down and still couldn't get it off.
What would you do differently?:

Bring scissors!
Bike
  • 54m 40s
  • 18 miles
  • 19.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt like I pushed the ride about as well as I could. It's amazing to see the speed - to average 19.8 and be in the bottom 25% is tough. Still not real comfortable in aero or decending so could be a bit quicker.
What would you do differently?:

More time in the saddle.
Transition 2
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

Good transition here.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 34m 59s
  • 4.5 miles
  • 07m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

Never got a great rythem... I should have been able to run close to flat 7's on this but just didn't have it today on the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Mmmmmm - cookies.

Event comments:

I really love this race and have had fun for 3 straight years. I'd recommend to anyone (esp. beginners). The volunteers are awesome and the organization is the best!




Last updated: 2008-07-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:56 | 880 yards | 01m 42s / 100yards
Age Group: 25/40
Overall: 144/335
Performance: Good
Suit: Blue Seventy Energie Full
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:51
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:54:40 | 18 miles | 19.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 31/40
Overall: 136/335
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Out and back. rollers with one decent hill near the turn.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:53
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:34:59 | 04.5 miles | 07m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 19/40
Overall: 92/335
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5