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East Fremantle, Western Australia
Australia
Sports Performance
15C / 59F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 05m 38s
Overall Rank = 135/335
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 23/46
Event warmup:

Just a casual ride down to transition.
Swim
  • 08m 29s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 07s / 100 meters
Comments:

My navigation was pretty good, I swam straight into the first 2 buoys!
Last years time: 8.02
This years time: 8.29

Slower, I haven't spent enough time in the pool.

What would you do differently?:

Maybe avoid swimming into the buoys.......
Transition 1
  • 01m
Comments:

Excellent transition, really smooth and quick.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, it felt perfect.
Bike
  • 32m
  • 16.77 kms
  • 31.44 km/hr
Comments:

The hills hurt, burnt my legs but pushed through the pain.

Last years time: 42.02 including both Transitions.
This years time: 34.15 including both Transitions.

An 8 min improvement! I am happy with that!


What would you do differently?:

Maybe a bit more hill work.
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
Comments:

I have loosened my shoes slightly by tying them on the 3rd hole from the back, it has made them so much easier to get into.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, another perfect transition.
Run
  • 22m 54s
  • 4 kms
  • 05m 43s  min/km
Comments:

Again, the hills hurt, I struggled on the way out but found my rhythm on the way back.

Last years time: 25.31
This years time: 22.54

A little bit faster, it was tough out there finding your legs.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe more hills and speedwork.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

My 2 weeks holiday but hey I enjoyed the time off!

Event comments:

I smashed last years time by exactly 10 mins!
Last years time: 1.15.38
This years time: 1.05.38




Last updated: 2008-08-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:29 | 400 meters | 02m 07s / 100meters
Age Group: 37/46
Overall: 254/335
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: Swim will be in the Swan River approximately 30 metres from the shoreline. The swim will start from the boat ramp and progress up river with a beach run back to the Transition. ** The direction of the swim will be with the direction of the tide.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 22C / 72F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:32:00 | 16.77 kms | 31.44 km/hr
Age Group: 12/46
Overall: 71/335
Performance: Good
I probably started my computer a little late, but here is my result anyhow: Lap 1: Average= 32.4km/hr @ 75 rpm / Max= 55.4km/hr & 107rpm Time: 7.23 mins Lap 2: Average= 32.3km/hr @ 71 rpm / Max= 55.4km/hr & 100rpm Time: 7.40 mins Lap 3: Average= 32.1km/hr @ 71 rpm / Max= 55.0km/hr & 129rpm Time: 7.55 mins Lap 4: Average= 31.4km/hr @ 71 rpm / Max= 55.0km/hr & 108rpm Time: 7.55 mins
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: From the Transition the Cycle Mount is at the exit road of John Tonkin Park. The course progresses east along Riverside Road, Wauhop Road, Left into Preston Point Road with the first ‘U’ turn at Petra Street (1.6km). Back along Preston Point Road to the second ‘U’ turn at Pier Street (2.8km). Return along Preston Point Road, Wauhop Road and Riverside Drive to the third ‘U’ turn at Leeuwin Barracks. The lap (5km) is completed on Riverside Drive at the Cycle Exit. At the completion of course laps the Cycle Exit is located at the southern Zephyrs Café car park entrance.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 76
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:54 | 04 kms | 05m 43s  min/km
Age Group: 31/46
Overall: 193/335
Performance: Good
Course: The run is an out and back course of 2 kilometres east along the footpath of Riverside Road before turning into Jerat Street. The run turn is at the top of the hill next to the drink station.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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