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Skaneateles, New York
United States
Skaneateles Labor Day Race Weekend
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 46m 16s
Overall Rank = 386/478
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 38/42
Pre-race routine:

Wet morning, so ate a couple power bars and set up in the rain. Not a whole lot of time to warm up and the conditions sucked. It was perfectly clear everywhere in the Northeast except in a small circle of storms over Skaneateles.
Event warmup:

Very Little. Short jog.
Swim
  • 18m 8s
  • 800 yards
  • 02m 15s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my first Tri, so I learned a lot from this swim. Although I started off great, I got completely overwhelmed with all of the tugging and yanking people did. I was not aware it would be that physical in the water. Lesson learned! After basically getting close to panicking, I just did breast stroke for the final 600.
What would you do differently?:

Start out of the pack and pace myself better.
Transition 1
  • 03m 8s
Comments:

First transition was obviously slow, but I was pretty happy with it. There was one exception. When I got to my bike, spectators were in the transition area and someone had put there umbrella and raincoat on my bike. I was pissed after the bad swim and threw them in the water.
What would you do differently?:

I need to work on transitions. The area was wet and I had a lousy position, I need to practice a lot.
Bike
  • 49m 55s
  • 14 miles
  • 16.83 mile/hr
Comments:

I was on a borrowed bike. The day before, I rode the course, and noticed I could not get on my big gear. I brought the bike into the shop and had it fixed, but race day I couldn't get into my small gear. Boy did that hurt on the way up those hills!
What would you do differently?:

Train more for hills. Ride a better bike.
Transition 2
  • 02m 50s
Comments:

I actually thought my T2 was OK. I did take a couple of extra seconds to refuel for the run though, which hurt my time. I had a gel and some water.
What would you do differently?:

I need to work on transitions. First race though. I was pretty happy and felt good going into the run.
Run
  • 32m 15s
  • 3 miles
  • 10m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

The run is by far my weakest event. In fact, I did not really train for it like I should have. It is probably the first time I have ever run 3 miles straight in my entire life. I think the last my was my fastest, but that's because it was all downhill :-)
What would you do differently?:

Train, Train, Train.
Post race
Warm down:

I was so excited to actually finish that I didn't really warm down. I just went with my family and friends over to Johny Ange's and had a couple beers and a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was very happy for my first Tri! I am going to continue to train hard, and take 21 minutes off of my time for next year.

Event comments:

I can't wait for next year's event. This is such a great venue. Beautiful lake, challenging hills, great town. I am TOTALLY hooked!




Last updated: 2008-09-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:08 | 800 yards | 02m 15s / 100yards
Age Group: 34/42
Overall: 323/478
Performance: Bad
Suit: Tri Suit only
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:08
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:49:55 | 14 miles | 16.83 mile/hr
Age Group: 32/42
Overall: 292/478
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: The course was pretty hilly, and being from FL, I don't have any hills to train on. It was wet.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:50
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:32:15 | 03 miles | 10m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 40/42
Overall: 438/478
Performance: Average
Course: Once again, hills! It is a beautiful course, and I definately enjoyed it for what it was worth.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5