Elephant Man Triathalon - TriathlonOlympic


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Elephant Butte, New Mexico
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 8h 00m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = W30-34
Age Group Rank = 5/
Swim
  • 41m 21s
  • 1600 meters
  • 02m 35s / 100 meters
Comments:

Got a little lost rounding the first buoy but I was able to get on track.
What would you do differently?:

Wear my shaded goggles so I can sight easier in the sun.
Transition 1
  • 02m 50s
Comments:

T1 was pretty smooth. We had to run up a hill of sand and then enter the area with our bikes so it took a little longer. I felt really nauseous when I got out of the water and for the first part of the bike.
Bike
  • 1h 41m 21s
  • 26.5 miles
  • 15.69 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt ill on the bike at first. The hills were tough because I haven't done enough training on hilly courses. I kept a good pace the last part of the race, but am disappointed with my hill performance.
What would you do differently?:

Need to ride more hill work outs!
Transition 2
  • 01m 58s
Comments:

Got lost when I entered the T area. Took about 30 seconds to find my bike!~
What would you do differently?:

Mark my area with something bright!
Run
  • 54m 51s
  • 6 miles
  • 09m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt pretty good on the run. Was hoping to run a faster pace but the sand got the best of me I think. I didn't get passed on the run and I passed a lot of people so I was happy about that.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training. I have been so busy with work and not sleeping enough. I also need to incorporate more hills into both my running and my biking.

Event comments:

Excellent race. Lots of volunteers to help so you don't get lost. The course is great, very challenging and interesting. This is a well organized race!




Last updated: 2008-08-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:21 | 1600 meters | 02m 35s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
164
Suit: Wet suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:50
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:41:21 | 26.5 miles | 15.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
160
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Rolling hills for the first 8 miles. Around mile 10 there is a tough climb and then around mile 14 you are either on a flat or slight downhill the rest of the way.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:58
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:54:51 | 06 miles | 09m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
172
Course: Uphill the first mile in sand. After that it levels off with a few rolling hills. Nice course!
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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] 5