TRI Indy - TriathlonOlympic


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Indianapolis, Indiana
United States
Tuxedo Brothers
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 33m 56s
Overall Rank = 97/366
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 13/31
Pre-race routine:

The usual...try to choke down some breakfast which is usually difficult on race morning because of my nerves.
Event warmup:

Not much...walked 1500m to the swim start.
Swim
  • 40m 28s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

Well, just very slow! I tried a couple of times to pick up the pace but it didn't last very long. After looking a few pictures my wife took I'm beginning to think that my stroke mechanics is all messed up!
What would you do differently?:

???
Transition 1
  • 02m 20s
Comments:

Well, first I couldn't find my bike. They were arranged by bib number and they only had one side of the racks labeled. Secondly I had a terrible time getting my wetsuit off. It was stuck on my right heel.
What would you do differently?:

Ummm...find my bike quicker and take the wetsuit off better.
Bike
  • 1h 07m 5s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 22.23 mile/hr
Comments:

Good bike. Not much else I would have done differently.
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

Much better than T1
What would you do differently?:

Take in a little less nutrition...see run comments.
Run
  • 42m 44s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 06m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

The first 2.5 miles were very painful as my entire right side was cramping. I think I took in too much nutrition on the bike. On the upside I ran a negative split so that was good!
What would you do differently?:

Less nutrition on bike.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

The swim...It's hard to make up time when you're 8 minutes slower than mid pack swimmers!!!

Event comments:

The only complaint I had was an average cotton T-shirt and no ribbons/medals...not much value there for the entry fee!!!




Last updated: 2008-08-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:40:28 | 1640 yards | 02m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 29/31
Overall: 353/366
Performance: Average
Suit: Blue Seventy Reaction
Course: Canal swim in the downtown Indy canal point to point. Very interesting. Navigation was simple.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:20
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:07:05 | 24.85 miles | 22.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/31
Overall: 43/366
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loop bike course in and around downtown Indy. Very nice as it loops by the Zoo and up around the velodrome complex and then back downtown.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 100
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 01:18
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:42:44 | 06.21 miles | 06m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/31
Overall: 41/366
Performance: Good
Course: 2 loop course very flat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4